TSA’s Management Committee
TSA’s voluntary Management Committee help guide the organisation and focus its activities. Many of the members of the Committee have experience of living with TSC. If you would be interested in volunteering with TSA, please contact us.
Michael Jones
President
Michael is a long term supporter of TSA and has been on the Management Committee since 2015. He has extensive business and not-for-profit experience gained with a number of different organisations, most recently Asthma Australia. Michael does not have a personal connection with TSC but was moved to make a difference for people living with the condition.
Rob Rossano
Vice President
Rob is a Senior Consultant with many years of experience in facilitation, training, coaching and managing organisational change. He has facilitated several major events and been a very successful fundraiser for TSA. Rob has two beautiful children, Roxie (who lives with TSC) and Teddie.
Jenni Lawry
Treasurer
Jenni is a qualified, self-employed bookkeeper and registered BAS agent. She has worked across a variety of industries providing accounts, payroll and administrative services. Based on the Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, her grandson was diagnosed with TSC at 8 months old. This prompted Jenni to join the TSA Committee both to give her a better understanding of the TSC journey and to make a positive contribution to families living with TSC.
Sze-Ann Woon
Secretary
Dr Sze-Ann lives in Perth, Western Australia and joined the Committee in 2022. She is an Infectious Diseases Physician and has a young son, Karamo, who was diagnosed with TSC at 3 months of age. As a parent and a doctor, Sze-Ann understands the difficulties of navigating the health system and would like to do more to advocate for children like hers with rare conditions.
Paul Singh
Committee Member
Paul has an extensive background in Information Technology and Business Development. Paul has no personal connection to TSC, but wants to contribute his expertise and time to help families battling with this condition.
Catherine Whelan
Committee Member
Catherine has many years of experience in business development and corporate partnerships from roles within the health sector, at both corporate and non-profit organisations. Catherine has successfully advanced social initiatives, improved profitability for impact and fostered strategic relationships with a variety of stakeholders, such as governments, funders, and advocates.
Olivia Stern
Committee Member
Olivia is an experienced Wills and Estates lawyer and leads this practice area in her current role. She has extensive legal experience in strategic estate planning, complex wills, estate risk management and estate planning for vulnerable persons. In addition to this, Olivia has worked as an NDIS Appeals Officer supporting clients with a range of disabilities appealing decisions of the NDIA. She has two wonderful sons, River (who has suspected TSC) and Teddy.
Tom Keys
Committee Member
Tom is a Chartered Accountant from Melbourne with a strong passion for giving back. He is in training to take on the role of Treasurer for TSA. Using his financial expertise, he will help keep things running smoothly and transparently, ensuring funds are managed effectively. His dedication and know-how will make a big difference in supporting TSA’s mission and making a positive impact for everyone in Australia affected by TSC.