
GREVILLE WOODChair
Greville is Zimbabwean, trained in Cape Town, and vocationally registered as a GP. He moved to Greymouth with his family in 1999. With 42 years in medical practice and teaching, he is recognised as a pioneering figure in rural medicine in New Zealand. Greville is dedicated to serving community and supporting health professionals and students through CMFnz.



FLORA GASTRELLVice Chair
Flora is a practising obstetrician and gynaecologist, and a hospital ethicist working in the public sector. While recognising the diverse perspectives among Christians in the Medical Fellowship, she is committed to building a strong community that supports each member in living out their faith.



PHILIP WHITETreasurer
Phil is a GP, with experience managing successful general practices and an Urgent Care Centre. Trained in England, his work and faith was strengthened by the support he received there from CMF UK. Now based in Dunedin, he believes CMFnz members can provide unique and much needed support to one another.



CALLUM HAMMONDBoard Member
Callum, a GP from Auckland, is studying travel medicine and holds a medical degree from the University of Auckland. A CMFnz member since 2016 and Board member since 2018, he’s passionate about strategic planning and postgraduate representation, and is honoured to serve CMFnz’s members and mission.



ALLANAH HARTLEYBoard Member
Allanah will begin a Medical Registrar role in Auckland in 2026. She holds degrees in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and Paediatrics, and is married to Stephen, an Economist. A long-time CMF member since med school, she has led groups, mentored others, and is passionate about building supportive community.



ROBYN DRAKEBoard Member
Robyn transitioned from medical research to student ministry with Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship in 2011, supporting Auckland students in partnership with CMFnz. Robyn helps students grow in their faith and develop supportive friendships. Attesting to the positive impact of CMFnz, she is a keen board member.



David TrippBoard Member
David Tripp is a General Physician and Intensivist based in the Wairarapa. With a background in economics and IT he’s interested in both delivering good care and the system working better. Faith is central to his practice and something he would love to see at home as we deliver wholistic care.



Caroline Borkett-JonesBoard Member
Caroline is an anaesthetist at Auckland City Hospital. Originally from the UK, she studied medicine at Birmingham and completed her anaesthetic training in London before moving to New Zealand, where she has been working as a specialist since 2022. She was actively involved in her local CMF during university and is delighted to now serve on the CMFnz board. Caroline has a particular heart for supporting Christian medics navigating the challenges of acute specialties.



Beulah FoliakiStudent Representative
Beulah Foliaki is a third-year medical student at Otago. Born in Tonga and raised in Wellington, she is grateful for the opportunities that led her into Medicine. She rededicated her life to Christ in 2023 and has since been shaped by vibrant Christian community and faithful church involvement.
As she moves into her clinical years at Wellington Hospital, Beulah looks forward to continuing her journey with ELIM Wellington and serving within CMF. She counts it a privilege to be part of this fellowship and hopes to honour Christ throughout her medical training and future career.



Samuel LewisStudent Representative
Samuel is currently a third-year medical student at the University of Auckland. He has been one of the student leaders at the Grafton campus in 2025 and next year, Samuel will be at Middlemore Hospital. He is looking forward to supporting Christian medical students and doctors, as they live wholeheartedly for Christ. He is excited for all that God has planned for 2026 and how CMF can spread the Good News in Aotearoa and beyond!
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JENNY COLLINGSNational Director, Board Member Ex-officio
Jen brings a distinctive blend of strategic leadership, biblical teaching, legal training, and pastoral care to her role at CMFnz. She equips Christian doctors, dentists, and students to live wholeheartedly for Christ, with a strong focus on member care, vocational discipleship and gospel-shaped collaborations.