#teamKC

  Founder 

Pala has a fierce love for family and a passion for working collaboratively to find solutions to  challenges. 

He has completed a degree in Biomedical Science and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Health-Master of Business Administration at JCU whilst also working as a Disability Support Worker.

Recently named a Finalist for the 2021 Emerging Philanthropist of the Year award by the Queensland Community Foundation, Pala always places emphasis on the art of servant leadership and empowering those around him. 

Secretary

A final year student in the Bachelor of Laws, Emily is a passionate, strong and outspoken advocate for disadvantaged and marginalized populations. Women and children’s rights as well as the rights of those with disabilities are at the top of her list and having always gravitated toward a legal career, Emily’s character and growing professional repertoire is exciting to be a part of. Emily looks forward to soaking up as many experiences as she can, both in her personal and professional life, and as our Secretary she holds an integral role in steering our ship in the right direction. 

Treasurer

Francis is currently studying a Bachelor of Business majoring in International Business and thus is building a firm foundation in development, strategy and finance. In addition, his keen interest to support those living with disabilities has led him to complete a Certificate III in Individual Support and to now be working as a Personal Care Worker at BlueCare which he says has been an extremely eye-opening and rewarding experience! Francis has a focussed approach to his work and looks forward to learning, growing and contributing toward stronger communities!

Board Member  

Paul has worked for a number of years as a Disability Support Worker and provides excellent insight into our work with people with disabilities. With great hands-on experience in the world of individual care and support as well as being gifted with great people-people skills and a stern believer in doing what is right, Paul’s oversight as our Board Member is indeed valuable! Currently starting a Bachelors degree in Journalism, Paulie looks to hone his art of words to also share his thoughts and opinions on various topics, through regular blogs on our website! 

Director of Operations

Caine is our softly spoken, “action man”. A Marketing and International Business graduate currently undertaking an MBA at JCU, Caine packs a youthful but broad understanding of the business world around us as well as boasting the problem-solving and critical thinking skills required in modern operations. Bringing with him innovative ideas, a professional attitude, and an unwavering passion for Papua New Guinea with having served as a Youth Ambassador for YWAM Medical Ships in the past, Caine is transitioning into the role as Director of Operations like a hand in a glove and is proving to be an invaluable asset for KumulCare during its start-up journey. 

Director of Information Technology

Costigan is a dynamic individual who has a keen interest and passion in Cyber Security and Content Management Systems used in personal and business environments. With an Advanced Professional Diploma of Information Technology under his belt from the University of Technology PNG and currently undertaking his final year of study in the Bachelor of Information Technology at JCU, Costigan values professional development. He believes, strongly, in outcomes-based practice and as our Director of Information Technology he looks forward to seeing through his duties and helping provide the best solutions to achieve KumulCare's goals. 

Director of Community Engagement & Development

Lester offers a pragmatic character and has enjoyed gaining knowledge from various working experiences including architecture. He is known for his ‘can-do’ attitude, and as Director of Community Engagement & Development, Lester looks to embrace the role as a personal challenge, but also make the most of his natural interpersonal skills and abilities. Lester strongly values family and firmly believes that Papua New Guinea, and the world at large, can improve for the better if each and every one of us takes action!

Social Media & Marketing Lead

After graduating with a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resource Management, Rakatani had found a rewarding passion for volunteering and serving people. Her experiences with not-for-profit organisations in North QLD have added to her mounting drive to give back to communities in need. As our Social Media and Marketing Lead, she not only brings with her knowledge and fresh insight from her work experiences but possesses an invaluable "supportive spirit" as well.  She's excited to help continue to reach the masses, create more awareness for KumulCare’s journey, impact and most importantly build community for emerging change-makers from PNG and abroad.

Community Engagement Lead

With an exuberant personality and a warm heart, Jess has been a wonderful addition to the KumulCare team as Community Engagement Lead! She has had several experiences over the past few years from Support Coordination in the disability space to Social Work in the sphere of mental health. Jess has proven to be versatile in her ability to work with many types of people with all types of abilities and personalities as well as working with people from all cultures, backgrounds and religions. 

Projects Research & Evaluation Lead

Rochyni’s ambitious, kind and resilient nature is contagious.  As our Projects Research and Evaluations Lead, Rochy aims to help strategically deliver ideas and cutting-edge solutions as well as advocate and build a culture of evidence-based practice. With rapidly growing competence gained from study in a dual Master’s program in Public Health and Business Administration as well as extensive work experience, Rochy stands confident in her role at KumulCare and looks forward to all the challenges and triumphs to come. It is a goal of hers to deliver a project in her ancestral home of Nduga, West Papua.