Andrea Whatman
Founder
Andrea is a survivor of chidhood cancer together with Dr. Mupanemunda founded the organisation called Children’s Cancer Relief, now known as KidzCan Zimbabwe, since 2003. She is very driven and passionate about helping children with cancer.
Daniel Mckenzie
Executive Director
Renowned Broadcaster with more than 30 years’ experience in the area of Radio and Mass Communication. Daniel is well-travelled and an excellent diplomat. He holds a Diploma in Mass Communication, and a Diploma in Philosophy.
David Mills
Board Chairman
Zimbabwean born Dave holds a BA,Dip Ed and an MBL. He was invited to join KidzCan, an already successful entity in 2009 when it was registered as a Private Voluntary Organisation. He believes the founding principles of providing a loving and safe environment for children with cancer remains pivotal whilst prioritising outreach and early detection efforts as a means of improving the survival rate of children with cancer.
Vinita Goyell
Board Member
Has more than 5 years consulting experience across widely diverse industries. She has extensive experience in Full Value Procurement, IT Strategy development, Business process reengineering and IT implementations. She holds a Bachelors in Commerce (B.Com) in Financial Accounting, Costing & Income Tax, Auditing, a Master’s in Business Administration and an (MBA) in General Management.
Unaiswi Nyikadzino
Board member
18 years’ experience in the fields of Strategic Business Management, Marketing and Public Relations, most of which was gained within the FMCG sector. She started off her career with British American Tobacco and thereafter, founded an event management company before joining Schweppes as Marketing Services Manager in 2004. She later moved to African Sun Limited where shr held the position of Group Marketing Manager. She rejoined Schweppes in 2011 to set up the Marketing department, leading to her current position. She holds a Masters degree in Business Leadership with UNISA. She serves on the boards of three non-profit organizations Marketers Association of Zimbabwe, Kidzcan Zimbabwe and African Leadership and Management Academy as well as Kuumba Foundation Trust
Gary Cross
Board member
Gary is a 2nd generation Zimbabwean; born and schooled in Harare, finished A levels in Bulawayo. Played hockey for the Zimbabwe national team.He trained as a CIS and worked for Hunyani Holdings Limited. Started as a youth pastor at Northside Community church a position he held for 6 years. He is currently the senior pastor at the same church. Gary was part of Pari Volunteers which was a ministry of the church started by Mrs. Andrea Whatman.
Rob Maunsell
Board member
Born and schooled in Harare at St Georges College. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science from the University of Cape Town. He trained as a Chartered Accountant with Deloitte in Cape Town and worked in Audit for Deloitte from 1975 to 2000 in South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe, reaching the level of audit partner in Zimbabwe. Joined a Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed company, Delta Corporation Limited, as Group Treasurer and then Financial Director, before retiring in 2010.
Jacob Mukamba
Board member
Born in Mutare, Jacob is a passionate accountant with various Board sittings in the development sector. He brings a wealth of experience in compliance, cost management and innovation in this dynamic environment. He is a father of three and is dedicated to see the containment and fight against cancer.