Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

Meet the team

Patricia Barrett

Patricia Barrett

Head of Administration PatriciaBarrett@cancerfocusni.org

Patricia worked in the private and public sector before being appointed Head of Administration in 1999.  Her role incorporates human resources, finance, I.T. and facilities management.

Gerry McElwee

Gerry McElwee

Head of Cancer Prevention GerryMcElwee@cancerfocusni.org

Gerry has trained professionals in and campaigned for healthier policy for over 20 years. He is central to local tobacco control efforts, including the campaign for a smoke free Northern Ireland. A qualified teacher, Gerry has been Head of Cancer Prevention since 1999.

Liz Atkinson

Liz Atkinson

Head of Care Services LizAtkinson@cancerfocusni.org

Liz began a nursing career before moving into senior management roles in the voluntary sector.  She became Head of Care Services in 2005 and brings vast experience and knowledge of patient care, specialist service provision and policy on cancer related issues.

Joyce Savage

Joyce Savage

Head of Appeals and Marketing JoyceSavage@cancerfocusni.org

Joyce was appointed as Head of Appeals and Marketing in 1999 and has worked in the voluntary sector for almost 20 years.  Joyce is responsible for fundraising and building relationships with corporate and community groups throughoutNorthern Ireland.

Roisin Foster

Roisin Foster

Chief Executive RoisinFoster@cancerfocusni.org

Roisin has been Chief Executive since 2010.  She has worked in the voluntary sector since 1985, primarily in the disability sector.  Sponsored by NICVA, Roisin completed an MSc in voluntary sector management in 2006.


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