Our Staff

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 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 is the Communications, Events and Fundraising Coordinator at Palliative Care SA. Sneha’s role leads communication strategies for all programs, coordinates events, and supports fundraising initiatives that foster awareness and community connection.
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Leonie Knowles (she/her) is the project coordinator for the PEPA SA program, which is part of the PEPA and IPEPA national palliative care project managed by QUT. Leonie’s role is responsible for coordinating the successful delivery of the PEPA SA program, in particular coordinating the PEPA placements.
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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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Lyn Flaherty (she/her) is the Project Coordinator for the Compassionate Communities SA project. Lyn’s role is responsible for coordinating the Compassionate States project activities with a focus on community capacity building and engagement.
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Alicia Hosking (she/her) is the Project Coordinator for the Ambulance Wish SA program. Alicia’s role is to plan and coordinate each stage of the Ambulance Wish process, working closely with Ambulance Wish volunteers, other staff and stakeholders.
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