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NEUROLOGICAL FOUNDATION OUR COUNCIL MEMBERS PROFESSOR CATHY STINEAR CHAIR Cathy is a Professor of Medicine and Pro-Vice Chancellor Equity at the University of Auckland, and Director of the Brain Research Clinic at the Centre for Brain Research. She is also a clinical neuroscientist at Auckland City Hospital working with patients to promote recovery following stroke. BARBARA BRIDGER DEPUTY CHAIR A Chartered Accountant by background, Barbara has held CEO positions in primary health care and has been involved in several not-for-profit organisations as a volunteer and board member. She has a particular interest in issues affecting young people and vulnerable communities. JAMES HELLABY James’ background is in finance, systems, and business management. He has been involved for many years in the NZ meat industry through his family’s company, Wilson Hellaby Limited. DR SIMON JOHN Simon is a neurosurgeon, with a sub-speciality interest in paediatric neurosurgery and complex brain tumour surgery. He also has governance roles in Christchurch hospital, is actively involved with the trauma team, and teaches paediatric neurosurgery. JOHN KELLY Taranaki based, John has strong ties to the New Zealand rural sector both as a farmer and Director of his own livestock company, and has extensive governance experience including as the recently retired Chair of TSB Ltd. SONJA CLAPHAM Sonja is a barrister at Shortland Chambers, Auckland, and was a member of the first executive of the NZ Bar Association. She primarily advises on wills and deceased estates. After experiencing an episode of Guillain-Barre syndrome in 2009, (from which she fully recovered) Sonja has a heightened awareness of, and interest in, disorders and diseases of the nervous system. ANNA LISSAMAN Anna joined the Council at the end of 2021. Her background is in human resources with a particular focus on organisation cultural and digital transformation. Anna has held executive roles at House of Travel and TVNZ and has recently joined the executive team of Metlifecare. GEORGINA HUNTER Based in Christchurch, Georgina is a marketing, communications and PR specialist with many years of experience in the healthcare sector. She works with a range of clients across the agri-business, professional services, pharmaceutical and health tech sectors. The Neurological Foundation Council is the governing body of the Foundation. The Council sets strategy for the Foundation and governs its operation, approving the appointment of key staff, sign-off on operations and financial strategies for the Foundation, and ensures the Foundation is being run according to its guiding principles. 6