Meet The Team

At the age of 20, Rikki founded Cancer Chicks Australia as a social media support group after being diagnosed with Stage 2B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She underwent chemotherapy, IVF and preventative surgery whilst undergoing a Bachelor of Visual Communications degree at the University of Technology, Sydney. 

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After realising there was a lack of support for young women experiencing cancer, she felt passionate about making a change and ensuring other young women were provided with the support she needed.

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Rikki has advocated for Cancer Awareness through schools, religious organisations, charity functions, podcasts and media programs including Channel 9’s The Daily Edition. In 2019, Rikki won the Westfield Local Hero of the Year award on behalf of Cancer Chicks and dedicated the winnings to their first respite retreat.

Michele is a serial entrepreneur having owned a successful coffee shop at the age of 20, then at 22 ventured into the jewellery industry where she and her husband ran many successful jewellery shops for over 30 years. During this period, she was on marketing and product boards for Australia’s leading jewellery group Showcase.

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Michele was a sounding board for her son Nick with the launch of Afterpay and worked there in SMB and AML while it was establishing itself as the country’s leading BNPL business. She also worked with her son Simon for several years in Ice Jewellery Australia focusing on sales, marketing, product and customer service.

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At the age of 45, Michele was diagnosed with breast cancer and felt that this experience was a turning point in her life so when Rikki was diagnosed, assisting her in establishing Cancer Chicks was her next path and is now her passion.

Nadia Lotter is a dynamic leader with a proven track record in retail, brand building, and digital strategy, having shaped and scaled some of Australia’s most recognised fashion and activewear businesses as CEO. With a career that spans executive leadership, creative direction, and commercial innovation, Nadia is known for her ability to bring brands to life with heart and authenticity. 

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As Chair of Cancer Chicks, Nadia combines her strategic mindset with a deep passion for connection and care. She is focused on strengthening the organisation’s foundations, growing its reach, and ensuring every young woman facing cancer feels seen, supported, and empowered.

Katrina is the Country Manager and Head of Sales for AfterPay Australia. She is a strategic senior executive and thought leader with a career embedded in customer-oriented roles across sales and client relationship management, marketing, customer experience optimisation and in driving business transformation to consistently deliver against KPIs.

 

She has deep leadership experience in building successful, high-performing teams across multiple functions throughout Asia Pacific. She is a highly effective communicator, with a strong background in digital, PR and media communications.

Glenda Harkin brings a wealth of financial and strategic leadership experience to the Cancer Chicks board, with a career spanning private equity, retail, and consulting. After qualifying as an accountant in Ireland, she went on to hold senior finance roles with leading Australian brands including Decjuba, Aquila, and Forever New—ultimately serving as Chief Financial Officer. Now consulting to high-growth businesses such as Adore Beauty, Glenda applies her approach blends commercial acumen with a strong sense of purpose and impact.

 

Deeply passionate about mentorship and community leadership, Glenda is committed to supporting emerging leaders and building resilient, values-aligned organisations. At Cancer Chicks, she plays a key role in guiding the organisation’s governance, financial sustainability, and future growth.

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Kerri Chow brings over 35 years of experience in the global fashion industry, having held leadership roles with iconic brands such as Seafolly and Victoria’s Secret, as well as building and running her own successful business. Her career has been defined by a deep understanding of brand building, strategic marketing, and driving sustainable growth across diverse markets.

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As a board director, Kerri brings a commercial lens and a heart for community, helping to guide the organisation’s brand, partnerships, and communications strategy. She is committed to ensuring Cancer Chicks continues to grow with clarity, compassion, and credibility, while staying true to its values and community focus.

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