Our people

Todd Johnson is the current MND Victoria Board President. Having lived with MND since 2022, his personal experience of the disease has strengthened his commitment to improving care, support and outcomes for people living with MND and their families. Todd has also contributed to the health and community sectors through committee roles including the Consumer Advisory Committee at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem and MND Australia’s Every Moment Matters committee.

Fiona Runacres is a palliative medicine specialist with more than a decade of clinical experience caring for people living with MND and other life-limiting illnesses. An active clinician-researcher, Fiona has contributed to advancing understanding of the care needs of people living with MND, with a focus on improving patient-centred outcomes.

Paul Tulip is the Founder and Partner of Yorkshire Bridge, an executive search and leadership advisory firm that partners with Boards, CEOs and executive leadership teams across Australia. Paul joined the MND Victoria State Council following the loss of his father-in-law, Darryl, to MND. Having witnessed first-hand the impact MND has on individuals and families, he is passionate about giving back to MND Victoria in recognition of the exceptional care, compassion and support provided throughout Darryl’s journey.

Susan Mathers is a neurologist at Monash Health and Clinical Director of Neurology at Calvary Health Care Bethlehem, Melbourne. She is an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, School of Clinical Sciences at Monash University. Her clinical and research interests focus on improving management, clinical trials and models of care. Dr Mathers led the development of the statewide multidisciplinary service for people living with a progressive neurological disease (PND) in Victoria.

In addition to being a Board Member of MND Victoria, Tony Tenaglia is also on the Board of Mayflower and is Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee. Tony is a highly skilled professional with over 30 years of experience in leadership, strategic management, finance, risk management, project management, fraud investigation, and human resources within the public, private and tertiary education sectors. Tony was previously the Chief Executive of the Australian and New Zealand Intensive Care Society.

Elizabeth Mulhall is an enterprise portfolio and governance leader with over 25 years' experience across aviation, gaming, technology, and hospitality sectors. She currently serves as a Board Member and Finance Committee member at MND Victoria, and also sits on MND Australia's Data, Innovation and Technology committee. Elizabeth's connection to MND is personal, through her father's experience with the disease, and it continues to inform her commitment to the cause. Elizabeth holds a Master of Commerce and MBA (both Honours) from RMIT, and is based in Melbourne.

With more than 25 years in senior leadership roles across the not-for-profit and for-purpose sectors, Ann Elkins, GIACD, FCHSM, CHE, has extensive experience in health, disability and aged care. She has a proven track record in organisational growth, diversifying funding streams, system redesign, governance, risk and quality. With a personal connection to MND, she is dedicated to building person-centred care that improves outcomes for individuals, communities and organisations through strategic, values-drived leadership.

Jeremy is a partner and CFO at IDA, a boutique private credit and investment manager. His career highlights include significant roles at Macquarie Group, where he contributed to the real estate structured finance division and later to the real estate and infrastructure funds management arm. Jeremy has been an active member of the State Council for MND Victoria since 2016 and has served as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Audit, Investment and Risk (FAIR) Committee since 2017. Jeremy’s father passed away from MND at a young age.

Maryanne is currently the Chair of the Governance and Nominations Committee. She has extensive clinical experience in neuro-palliative care and has a strong interest in Models of Care for people with motor neurone disease and other progressive neurological diseases. Maryanne was the Project Manager on a number of key projects including the Statewide Progressive Neurological Diseases Project and the MY Neuro-Palliative Care project, and she is currently a director on the CASPA Board.

Mary-Jane Stolp

BSc, MstHlthServMgt, GradCertLead, GradCertBus, CHSE, FAICD

Mary-Jane is an authentic, values driven leader with more than 25 years experience in health, community, aged care and disability services. A seasoned CEO and Non-Executive Director, Mary-Jane is passionate about advocacy and leading teams to achieve a positive and longstanding impact in the community. Starting her career in allied health, she has a Masters in Health Service Management, Graduate Certificates in Leadership and Business Management and is a Fellow of the ACHSM and AICD.  Mary-Jane is a transformation expert, focussed on creating thriving, sustainable organisations that innovate and deliver quality, person-centred services that make a genuine difference in people’s lives.

Callum Terrill

Callum is the Chief Financial Officer for both MND Australia and MND Victoria. He has over 20 years of experience leading financial strategy, governance, and operational transformation across the not‑for‑profit sector.

Alongside his executive work, Callum is the co‑owner of a small but thriving specialist medical practice based in Melbourne. His earlier leadership roles in the sports management sector included major capital projects, strategic planning, and organisational development.

A Certified Practising Accountant, Callum brings a strong focus on efficiency, innovation, and high‑performance culture to every role he undertakes.

Jo Whitehouse

Jo Whitehouse has been the General Manager of Support Services at MND Victoria since 2018. She is an experienced Occupational Therapist with more than 30 years of leadership experience across disability, aged care, palliative care and community health sectors. She leads MND Victoria's statewide client services, working closely with multidisciplinary teams, healthcare providers and community partners to ensure people living with MND and their families receive high-quality, person-centred care and support. Jo is passionate about improving quality of life, strengthening service delivery and helping people affected by MND access the best possible care throughout their journey.

Kim Hamilton

Kim is a qualified social worker and experienced operational leader, holding a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. With more than 12 years of leadership experience across the disability and not-for-profit sectors, Kim is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services and achieving positive outcomes for clients and their families. Kim brings a strong focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement and workforce development, with a passion for building motivated, capable and high-performing teams.

Nelly Katsnelson 

Nelly has a wealth of knowledge and experience, as well as a passion for innovation and building resilient, mission-driven organisations. Having worked with First Step Foundation, Engineers Without Borders and Save the Children, we're incredibly lucky for the expertise Nelly now brings to MND Victoria.