About Our Team

Meet Our Board of Directors

The main functions of the Brain Ball Planning Committee are to ensure a successful event and to optimise what can be raised for the cause.

Our committee have within its membership a breadth of expertise in medical research, clinical care, legal, event management, marketing and consist of families impacted by these devastating diseases.

Responsibilities include event logistics and operations, budget management, working with the researchers and clinicians where the money is to be directed, liaising with sponsors, marketing and communications and styling.

Board of Directors

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Dr Heidi McAlpine (Neurosurgeon Trainee and Researcher), Dr Lucy Gately (Medical Oncologist and Researcher), Associate Professor Misty Jenkins (AO Laboratory Head at WEHI and Joint Head of Research Strategy) at The Brain Cancer Centre and Dr Sarah Best (Scientist and Laboratory Head at WEHI Institute) at The Brain Cancer Centre.

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