Our Staff

The team behind Palliative Care South Australia. We also thank our casuals and volunteers who are an important part of our team.

Shyla Mills

CEO

Adjunt Associate Professor Shyla Mills (she/her) is the CEO at Palliative Care South Australia (PCSA). Shyla’s role is responsible for effective management and achieving the strategic objectives of the organisation.
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Birgit Smith

Finance and Operations Manager

Birgit Smith is the Finance and Operations Manager for Palliative Care SA (PCSA). Birgit’s role is responsible for the planning, execution and review of all finance and operational requirements at PCSA.
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Sneha Panicker

Communications and Events Coordinator

Sneha Panicker is the Communications and Events Coordinator at Palliative Care SA. Sneha’s role leads communication strategies for all programs, coordinates events, and foster awareness and community connection.
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Leonie Knowles

Administration Officer

Leonie is the Administration Officer for Palliative Care SA. Leonie has extensive administration experience in varied roles from Education, Oil and Gas Industry, Television, Retail, Building & Construction industries.
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Paola Garcia

Project Coordinator: Palliative Care Volunteering SA

Paola Garcia (she/her) is the Project Coordinator for the Palliative Care Volunteering SA project. Paola’s role is responsible for supporting the coordination of this project, as well as the coordination of PCSA Volunteering (the PCSA Volunteer Village).
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Kasey Cranage

Project Coordinator: Ambulance Wish SA

Kasey is the Ambulance Wish Coordinator for PCSA. In her role, she plans and coordinates each stage of the Ambulance Wish process, working closely with Ambulance Wish volunteers, staff, and key stakeholders.
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Donatella Amos

Project Coordinator: Compassionate Communities SA 

Donatella Amos is the Project Coordinator, Compassionate Communities SA. Donatella’s role will have a fcus on community capacity building and engagement. 
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Jess Wachtel

Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator

Jess is the Fundraising and Partnerships Coordinator at PCSA, driving fundraising initiatives and stakeholder engagement across PCSA and the Ambulance Wish SA program.
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