Our Board
CMDFA is overseen by a Board of Directors as per the constitution the Board composition is as follows:
- The office bearers of the Association
- will consist of:
- The National Chair
- The National Secretary
- The National Treasurer
- shall be elected or appointed by the Board from among its voting members at the first Board meeting following the Annual General Meeting
- shall hold office until either their resignation from their office or the conclusion of their elected or appointed term
- shall be eligible for re-election or re-appointment by the Board, and, subject to compliance with Rule 16 (6), may serve up to a maximum of six continuous years as an office-bearer
- will consist of:
Organisation Chart
CMDFA National Board
National Office Chief Operations Officer
Brand Comms & Office Ops Manager
National Events Convenors
State Branches
Ministries
Students
Events/Conferences
Partners
New South Wales
Queensland
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Luke’s Journal
Saline
Prayer
MIssion Hub
Advocacy
National Student Leaders
State Student Leaders
Campus Leaders
Recent Grads Workers
National Conference
IMPACT
VISION
Workers Retreat
Equip & Connect
ICDMA
Healthcare
NCFA
IHG
Saline
Our National Office
The National Office is responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of the Fellowship, which encompasses, but is not limited to financial management, legal compliance and communications.
Rowan Burr
CMDFA
Tell us a bit about yourself:
I live in Candelo, a small rural town in southern New South Wales. Before joining CMDFA, I spent several years working in bookkeeping, payroll, administration, compliance and financial reporting. I’m excited to now be part of CMDFA.
What are you passionate about?
I enjoy solving problems, improving processes and helping organisations run well so they can focus on their mission. I’m grateful for the opportunity to use my skills to support the work God is doing through CMDFA and its members.
What will you be responsible for at CMDFA?
I’m still learning the ropes, but my role involves supporting the National Office in a range of areas, including finance, membership administration, communications, events and general operations.
Give us a bit more:
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, being involved in my local church, fishing, swimming, and spending time by the ocean. Living on the Far South Coast means I’m never too far from the beach, which is a pretty good place to unwind.
Board of Directors 2026
Executive Team
Sneha Kirubakaran
CMDFA Board
How best do you see yourself contributing to the role?
Providing leadership & coordination in an overarching way
How else are you involved with CMDFA?
Saline Trainer/Multiplier/Coordinator
CMDF-Rockhampton leader
What would you like to say to someone considering to be a board member?
Do it, I say, do it!
What do you like to do when you have free time?
Too much binge-watching and binge-eating than is healthy for me! On a healthier note, I love spring cleaning!
What is your favourite colour and favourite dessert?
Green and Tiramisu … but not green tiramisu!
Jacinta Trang
CMDFA Board
How best do you see yourself contributing to the role?
I have been a member of CMDFA since my first year of university, and over that time, have established a deep appreciation for the values and mission of this organisation. As Secretary, I hope to contribute not only by applying my organisational skills to support the smooth functioning of the fellowship, but also by helping us to live out the Gospel in tangible ways. It is my desire that we continue to invest meaningfully into the lives of our fellow medical and dental professionals and students, encouraging one another to meet regularly, walk boldly in our callings and to serve faithfully in the ministries that God places us in.
How else are you involved with CMDFA?
I was previously the Recent Graduates Worker for Students.
What would you like to say to someone considering to be a board member?
I would highly recommend that you consider becoming a Board Member, even if you have not had any previous experience. I have found it so enriching to be able to serve God through this ministry and am very grateful to have been given the opportunity to join it as a junior doctor.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
I enjoy running, hiking, writing and reading.
What is your favourite colour and favourite dessert?
My favourite colour is blue, and my favourite dessert is Gelato Messina.
James Wei
CMDFA Board
How best do you see yourself contributing to the role?
I hope to harness the financial resources we have been generously given to maximise our impact for God’s Kingdom.
How else are you involved with CMDFA?
I join in the Friday prayer meetings led by Ernest and Angela, support my local Victorian CMDFA chapter when I can, and encourage our students.
What would you like to say to someone considering to be a board member?
It is not for the faint-hearted. But hey, who said anything worthwhile was easy?
What do you like to do when you have free time?
What? When? Like most millennials, I succumb to YouTube, Netflix, and the occasional audiobook. Camping and travel is always a blast with my young family.
What is your favourite colour and favourite dessert?
Royal blue. No – probably Gold. Orange? I don’t seem to get bored of bubble tea.
Members of the Board
Iain Poi
CMDFA Board
How best do you see yourself contributing to the role?
Facilitating the organisation of a more structured Christian Dental Fellowship where mutual encouragement and discussions concerning faith and work can be nurtured and cultivated.
What would you like to say to someone considering to be a board member?
Do it.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
Play sport, chess or read.
What is your favourite colour and favourite dessert?
All the colours of the rainbow. Dessert? What is that? I know of no such thing.
Dr Sace (Cornelis) Buma
CMDFA Board
How best do you see yourself contributing to the role?
I have some grey hair, so, apparently that makes me a sort of wise person. Hopefully it shows!
How else are you involved with CMDFA?
I attend the local WA gatherings.
What would you like to say to someone considering to be a board member?
You don’t have to be anything special to be a board member, just a heart to serve his people and in particular fellow Christian Health workers. Pray to see if Jesus calls you to serve in this way.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
Reading good theology books, spending quality time with my lovely wife, Anthea, and our kids and grandkids. When possible we travel to Europe to be with our son and his family who live in Germany.
What is your favourite colour and favourite dessert?
My favourite colour is probably maroon, and my favourite dessert is Banoffee pie.
Jeremy Beckett
CMDFA Board
How best do you see yourself contributing to the role?
I’m passionate about seeing my colleagues expressing their faith unashamedly in their profession and practice.
What would you like to say to someone considering to be a board member?
It’s a privilege to serve a membership with such a rich history and legacy of Christian faithfulness.
What do you like to do when you have free time?
Going fishing or messing around on a musical instrument (bass guitar is the current project).
What is your favourite colour and favourite dessert?
I like the turquoise-blue of clear water over a sandy seabed, and I love waffles with icecream and fresh fruit.