Our Board

Kerry has been involved with the AJFN since 2016, and became the inaugural Board Chair in 2018. 

After she and her husband had their own challenging fertility journey they understood firsthand the emotional, physical and financial toll this can take on a relationship. They wanted to ensure that others had a place and a people to turn to for support.

Kerry is a passionate relationship nurturer with senior executive experience (in sales, marketing and fundraising) and broad networks in corporate and for-purpose arenas; having worked at Unilever, Variety – the Children’s Charity and Sydney Children’s Hospitals Foundation.

Nir is a seasoned tech entrepreneur with a proven track record in building and scaling cross-functional teams to success. He spent over 10 years at Ernst & Young advising corporate boards and the C-suite before transitioning to the private sector. Nir’s background includes a deep understanding of organisational strategy across all aspects of finance, accounting, legal, HR and operations.

Nir joined AJFN as an Observer in 2021 and is now the organisation’s Board Treasurer.

Kate Mohr is an Australian born lawyer, philanthropist and passionate change maker based in Melbourne, Australia. Kate’s passion for charitable work began in her university days when studying Arts/Law at Monash University. During this time Kate volunteered at legal resource centres in and around Melbourne giving pro-bono legal advice to many disadvantaged members of the community. The ability to connect and contribute was game changing and fostered a love of hands-on community focused work which has continued to evolve in various settings over the years.

Since starting a family Kate has focused much of her time and energy on community engagement, fulfilling roles as a Director of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and chairing its Devleopment Board and more recently joining the board of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia (Vic). Kate has evolved into a compassionate, energetic and motivated leader who is driven by a passion to give back and make the world a better, healthier and safer place.

Kate has a passion for health, wellness, travel and adventure, and loves exploring the world with her husband and 3 children.

Rebecca Zwier is a partner in corporate and commercial practice. She provides commercial advice to a broad range of clients in both the private and public sectors.

Rebecca’s experience includes acting on private business acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures, capital raisings, and general commercial and corporate matters across a range of industries.

Rebecca graduated from the University of Melbourne with a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Laws with honors.

Rebecca was appointed as a partner in July 2021. Before joining Arnold Bloch Leibler, she worked in a commercial legal role and also spent several years working with an international law firm.

Rebecca’s experience of working in-house enabled her to gain a greater understanding of the client’s legal experience and the importance of understanding a client’s business, which she brings to her practice.

Lawyer, Arnold Bloch Leibler

Omer is a commercial lawyer with a passion for people, health and nature.  Passionate about helping people from a young age, Omer felt particularly empowered to do so while studying a double degree of Law and Commerce at Monash University.  As a result, he became involved in numerous charitable initiatives, including volunteering at a community legal centre and providing pro-bono consulting services to both charities and for-profit organisations.

As a Board Observer, Omer hopes to bring a fresh perspective and enthusiasm to the team.  He is excited to be a part of an organisation which is truly dedicated to making a tangible difference to the lives of many within the Jewish community.  In his spare time, you can find him adventuring outdoors, cooking or reading a good book!

Kate is a Senior Executive with 20 years of experience across global consumer brands (Automotive, Financial Services). Over the past 10 years she has held various positions both professional and volunteer across a range of leading Communal organisations. She has developed an  passion for not for profit and desire to play an active role in building a strong & united Jewish Community. 

Blessed with 3 miracle babies and having endured her own infertility journey, Kate understands first hand that the path to building a family can be challenging. She feels strongly about opening up the conversation so that others do not feel without hope or unable to continue due to financial overwhelm.

Kate has been serving as a passionate AJFN ambassador and volunteer for 10 years across a range of portfolios; Marketing Committee Chair (2020-2024), Fertility companion, Events Committee member and is now excited to bring her strategic focus to Marketing & Communal engagement to position AJFN for its next phase of growth. 

Zoe Milgrom is a certified genetic counsellor, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for accessible and ethical genetic healthcare. 

Zoe has spent her career helping individuals and families navigate complex genetic information with clarity and compassion. 

She has supported families through fertility journeys, complex pregnancy decision making and worked within tertiary obstetric, paediatric and adult healthcare settings.
As the founder and leader of a health-tech startup, Eugene, Zoe is dedicated to revolutionising population screening to enable all people to make proactive, informed and empowered healthcare choices.
Zoe believes in the power of technology to transform healthcare, but she never loses sight of the human side of medicine—supporting people with empathy, expertise, and innovation.