Meet the Team
Brenton has a lifelong passion for improving lives and outcomes in vulnerable communities and brings a background in critical care nursing, public health and theology to the MMA Executive Officer role. Brenton has completed the Foundations for Not-for-Profit Governance course with the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Brenton lived in Lautoka, Fiji where he completed a quantitative research project understanding adherence to medication regimens amongst people with Rheumatic Heart Disease. Brenton has spent much of his career coordinating international research projects including clinical trials where he has worked on successful grant applications and overseen ethics and research governance requirements. Brenton has been MMA’s Executive Officer since May 2025, prior to this he was Secretary of the MMA Board.
Brenton is married to Amanda, an obstetrician with a passion for International Health and together they have three daughters, Lucy, Madeleine and Eleanor.
Melinda has more than 25 years of experience leading teams in corporate real estate, funds management, investment management and for purpose environments. Melinda’s passion for people and purpose is ignited by complementing strategic consulting projects, executive and C-Suite support with community and charity board directorships and project volunteering. Melinda is Managing Director of strategic consulting firm, One Flinders.
As an accomplished leader, strategist, presenter, mentor, coach and negotiator, Melinda has a track record of successful change management, transitioning and transforming people and organisations.
Melinda’s board appointments include Embrace Sanctuary Australia (Chair), Servants Community Housing Limited and prior board appointments include St Tom’s Hope, YWCA National Housing (Chair), Property Council Australia (PCA) Division Council Victoria. Melinda is actively involved in not for profit, local community and global mission organisations. Melinda’s involvement with Medical Mission Aid began when she visited MMA projects with the Anglican Diocese of Kagera in Murgwanza, Northwest Tanzania. This prompted her to volunteer for Medical Mission Aid and subsequently become a Board Director. Melinda is Chair of the MMA Board and the MMA Governance Committee.
Melinda is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD), holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), and Bachelor of Business – Land Economics, (Valuation).
Jenny trained as a nurse, becoming Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, and Maternal and Child Health nurse. She nursed full and part time for 42 years, which included one year in the US, following a year studying in a discipleship school there, and a year in a mission hospital in northern India.
Jenny worked in door-to-door cross cultural mission in inner Melbourne high-rise blocks and in running fellowship groups for overseas students. She is married to David and has one adult daughter.
She is particularly interested in the training of nurses in rural areas overseas and would like to see this work expanded.
Jenny enjoys gardening, choral choir, reading and sailing.
Catherine has spent most of her career working as a Radiation Therapist, primarily at Alfred Health. Several years into her career, she undertook a Master of Public Health and during this time an opportunity came up to volunteer for 3 months at Papua New Guinea’s only cancer centre in Lae. This was to train the 3 local radiation therapists in new techniques after the country’s only radiotherapy machine commenced operating again after 10 years out of service. During this time she also worked with the University of Technology PNG to assist in setting up a Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy course to train more radiation therapists. Since this time Catherine has travelled to PNG many times to teach the student Radiation Therapists.
Catherine grew up in a Christian family whose beliefs centred around actions, in helping those in need, and this has led to Catherine’s work in PNG.
Over the course of her Radiation Therapy career she has also specialised in an area called brachytherapy, a focussed form of radiation therapy, particularly for prostate cancer.
This has led to brachytherapy teaching and training locally as well as international including running a training course in Malaysia and, with a couple of colleagues, assisting the team to commence a prostate brachytherapy programme at the National Cancer Institute in Kuala Lumpur.
When not at work Catherine is passionate about sailing, and has competed locally on Port Phillip as well as overseas in the UK and Sweden, often with an all women crew.
Lara is a long term supporter of MMA, first hearing about the work they do in the 1990’s whilst participating in CMS Summer Conferences. Lara was drawn to the work of MMA, having a background in allied health and a desire to see quality healthcare provided to all as a outworking of her Christian faith.
After completing her training as a Radiographer, Lara has worked across a number of organisations including large public hospitals and the corporate sector. She brings skills in organisation, training, strategy and marketing, with nearly 30 years of experience in the healthcare sector.
Lara has been actively involved in churches throughout her life, in many various roles as diverse such as Summer Beach Missions as a teenager, through to Service leading and Children’s Ministry.
Lara, with her husband, is kept busy parenting two teens and enjoys the enthusiasm and energy they bring to all that they do. Lara has a passion for hospitality and loves bringing people together over great food and thought provoking conversation.
Excited to join the MMA board, Lara looks forward to contributing to the continuing work of MMA and promoting the organisation locally to encourage the next generations to become active supporters of MMA.
Peter was elected to the MMA Board in October 2025 and brings a wealth of experience in the banking and finance industry. Peter has recently spent 16 years in senior management roles at the Anglican Dioceses of Adelaide and Ballarat.
During his career, Peter has occupied company secretary roles, overseen finance, business and administrative functions and compliance obligations. Further, Peter has developed, supported and implemented policy and liaised with government, private sector and church stakeholders.
Peter has studied a Graduate Certificate in Divinity (Ridley College) and a Bachelor of Management (Deakin University).
Peter lives in Ballarat and attends York Street Church of Christ.
Currently Operations Manager of York St. Church of Christ, Ballarat, Geoff has occupied senior management roles including Chief Executive Officer in a number of organisations in the for-purpose sector. Geoff’s roles have centred around making a difference in the lives vulnerable and marginalised populations including at risk youth and the disability sector.
Geoff brings experience in leadership, management and stakeholder engagement, having liaised with government, healthcare and non-government sectors. Geoff has also been invited to lead government policy forums and has been invited as an industry expert to various expert reference panels.
A Bachelor of Arts (Disability Studies) from Deakin University graduate, Geoff has completed various post graduate courses in management and is a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Geoff was elected to the MMA Board in October 2025 and occupies the role of Deputy Chair.
William Milton is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in computer applications and extensive experience in the financial services industry. Having worked in major investment banks across Europe, West Asia, and the Caribbean Islands for nearly two decades, William brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role.
Throughout his career, William has held positions as a Business Analyst and Manager of Projects, accumulating close to 22 years of valuable experience in these fields .
He has a Masters in Computer Applications and Masters in Business Administration.
In 2016, William relocated to Melbourne with his family and has been an active member of the Anglican Church in Melbourne, serving in Parish Council, actively contributing to the mission and community.
William’s passion extends beyond his professional and religious endeavors. He is deeply committed to volunteering and giving back to the community. William feels privileged to have the opportunity to contribute to the important work of MMA and is dedicated to making a positive impact.
Committed to making a difference in the world at an early age has afforded me a diversified career. My work ethic has a foundation of integrity and responsibility to individuals and organisations which emanates from my values of loyalty, honesty, reliability, consideration and generosity.
An acknowledged history of devising innovative creative ways to project manage the most complex turnkey projects domestically and internationally in multinational manufacturing and retail environments including the world’s leading retailer. Business and technical experience has enabled me to forge continuous improvement providing sustainability at these blue-chip companies. Areas of expertise include packaging, print reproduction, budgeting, legal, training and procurement.
Using my greatest strength of being a relater, I embrace people from all levels and diversities, producing ambitious results through my commitment to the development and training of people a nation’s most valuable resource. Empowering people to understand their passions so that they can live a life they love and work in a career that fulfils their dreams. Principle and owner of NOW Professional Coaching.
I have volunteered since 13 years of age mainly around children and young people. My passion for cross-cultural mission stems from a close association with a missionary who served for 50 years with SIM in Nepal. Lynn currently attends Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Kew.
Liz Potter has been providing bookkeeping services to MMA since 2020. As Founder and Director of Business Answers & Support, Liz brings a wealth of experience from many years’ work supporting a wide range of organisations including commercial, social enterprise and not for profit. Liz has a Bachelor of Arts from University of Melbourne, is registered with the Tax Practitioners Board as a BAS Agent, and is a Member in Practice of the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. Liz is a skilled project manager who combines high level communications with reliability, bringing a positive presence to each of her client organisations. Through Business Answers & Support, Liz provides a range of services including finance, board support, administration, policy preparation, governance and strategy. Liz lives in Geelong and is an active member of St Johns Anglican Church Highton.