Board of Directors

FAST Australia is run by an all volunteer staff and board who dedicate their time and expertise to finding a cure for Angelman Syndrome. Our goal is to bring practical treatment into current medical practice as quickly as possible.

	Meagan Cross Meagan Cross' qualifications are in Geographic Information Science and she is a certified Spatial Practitioner with the Spatial Sciences Institute of Australia. Meagan has worked for the Wet Tropics Management Authority and National Native Title Tribunal as a Mapping Scientist. Meagan also has experience in data programming, website & database design. She is also a small business owner, running a specialised Stainless Steel Fabrication business with her husband Rohan. Meagan serves on the board of directors of the US Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics & has two daughters, the youngest has Angelman Syndrome.
	Jen Kyriacou Jen Kyriacou has experience in the administration and management of Not for Profit organisations through her previous position with the Executive Office of the Australian Red Cross. During her time as Secretariat to the Queensland Board for the Red Cross she gained experienced in Not for Profit governance, accountability, service provision and board visions. Jen has also recently earned an Advanced Diploma in Social Science through James Cook University. Jen has two children, her youngest has Angelman Syndrome.
	Tony Vidray Tony is a graduate of the University of Newcastle and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. Tony is co founder and partner in Anderson Vidray Chartered Accountants in Newcastle where he provides specialist taxation, superannuation and accounting services to a wide & diverse portfolio of clients. He was formally a supervisor with Ernst & Young (previously Ernst & Whinney). Tony is an active member of the Rotary Club in Newcastle & is married with three daughters, the eldest has Angelman Syndrome.
	Fiona Lawton Fiona Lawton is Manager, Consulting Services at Outcome Engineering, a cutting edge Dallas-based risk management firm that specializes in helping high consequence industries and those serving vulnerable populations across the globe create better outcomes. Fiona earned her post graduate qualifications in Psychology at LaTrobe University, has a Bachelor of Science Degree (Psychology/Neurology) from Melbourne University and has a Bachelor of Aviation (Management) from the University of New South Wales. Fiona is also has a Diploma in Aviation and is a licensed Air Traffic Controller, and a Certified ‘Just Culture’ Champion. Fiona has three children, the youngest who has Angelman Syndrome and is also clinically diagnosed with Simpson-Golabi-Behmel Syndrome.
	Joanne Davis Joanne Davis has recently completed her Certificate IV in Disability Services and is currently working at Mt Evelyn Special Developmental School. Previously Joanne owned the art gallery "Alice Through the Looking Glass" where she was also the curator before moving to the Yarra Valley to undertake contract work to help establish what are now some of Australia's most renowned boutique wineries; including Giant Steps, Oakridge Estate, Yarra Yering, Five Oaks and Yering Station. Joanne has two children, her youngest son has Angelman Syndrome.