Our Team

Cristian is the President of the North NSW Conference of Seventh-day Adventists where he is also Chairperson for the Schools and Church Company Boards. He has been working with the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the last 18 years as church pastor (VIC, NNSW), departmental director (Australian Union Conference) and administrator (SNSW).

Cristian holds a BA (Theology) from Avondale University and MBA (Change Management) from University of NSW. He commenced his role as Director of Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (NNSW) Ltd in September 2023.

Abel is the General Secretary of the North NSW Conference and director of the Schools and Church company Boards. Abel worked in pastoral ministry for 7 years prior to his appointment. He holds a Batchelor of Ministry and Theology (Honours) and has been a Director of Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (NNSW) Ltd since October 2019.

Kristin joined the Board of advents Senior Living ion 2024. She is passionate about people and their ability to grow.

Kristin has extensive leadership, change management and technical skills, predominately within the FMCG and professional services industry. She has held senior leadership and operational roles within large-scale, high-volume organisation’s for over 20 years, including roles as Human Resources Manager, Employee Relations Manager, HRIS Systems Manager and HR Business Partner. More recently Kristin has worked as Senior Business Partner.

Kristin is a wonderful addition to the Board and will be instrumental in advising on Governance issues as they relate to Human Resources Management and contemporary Human Resources practice.

Kristins high energy, care, optimism and ability to build strong relationships has enabled her to achieve continuous success in meeting business and operational goals. She brings a high level of emotional intelligence that allows her to influence, engage, support and lead people from all backgrounds and skill levels to achieve desired results.

Shaun brings extensive experience from corporate and denominational finance to his leadership role. He holds an Honours Degree in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa and is a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

With a robust background gained across accounting firms and a range of listed and unlisted entities in South Africa, Shaun transitioned to the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he has excelled in senior financial leadership roles. His notable positions include Audit Senior at General Conference Auditing Services (GCAS), Senior Financial Analyst for Adventist Technology and Adventist Schools Australia, and Commercial Manager at Adventist Media.

As Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the North New South Wales Conference, Shaun plays a pivotal role in advancing Adventist Senior Living’s vision and strategic growth. His leadership is characterized by innovation, transparency, and an unwavering commitment to mission-driven stewardship.

Andrew is the Chief Executive Officer of Adventist Senior Living (ASL) in North New South Wales, Australia. Appointed in January 2025, Andrew brings over 20 years of extensive experience in healthcare and management to his role. He holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master’s in Health Service Management, along with several postgraduate certifications.

Andrew has been a Director of Adventist Senior Living since June 2021 and has commenced as Chief Executive Officer for ASL (NNSW) Ltd from 20 January 2025.

Before joining ASL, Andrew served as the Executive Officer and Director of nursing and midwifery at Macksville District Hospital. His career highlights include being named one of two NSW recipients of the Nightingale Challenge in 2021, a program designed to develop emerging leaders in nursing and midwifery. Andrew is known for his expertise in aged care, community health, and acute healthcare, with a strong focus on accreditation compliance, aged care legislation, and workplace health and safety principles

He is committed to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through person-centered care based on Christian principles. His leadership and dedication continue to drive ASL’s mission to serve the needs of older Australians in lifestyle communities across northern NSW.

Alan has had over 35 years’ experience within the acute health, private hospital, day surgery and aged care sectors. A Senior Healthcare Consultant since 2001, he has expertise with quality management, facility management, process improvement, change management and project management. He has supported facility owners and senior management on improving systems, practices and outcomes within the health care sector. Alan is a Registered Nurse and also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree.

A project manager since 2009, Alan has been working closely with the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH) executive, stakeholders, engineers, consultants, project managers and architects to refine the SAH Master and Detail Planning and more importantly help to transition the planning efforts into an active building program. Alan has been a Director of Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (NNSW) Ltd since March 2011.

Simon has worked in the healthcare industry for almost 20 years in clinical, operational, and leadership roles including Director of Clinical and Director of Care Services, Clinical Associate, and National Lead for the UK’s National Gold Standard Framework for palliative care. Simon has qualifications in Adult Nursing, an MSc in Leadership and Management, and further completed a Doctorate qualification from the UK where his research project was designing and implementing health care interventions to improve the standards in nursing and elderly care. Subsequently introduced the first Care Home Education Centre in the UK and co-founded the Network of Care Home Researchers in London.

He was a visiting Lecturer at several universities in the UK where presented on social care matters around leadership, best practices, mentorship, and employability for health and social care programs. Over the years he has presented at different national and international events around research in best practices and models of care that incorporate person-centred and relationship-centred care in Australia and overseas.

Simon currently works as Head of Dementia Care at Opal Health Care. He is also the Dean of Research at Opal Health Care Academy leading several research projects in collaboration with universities in Australia in subjects such as dementia, re-enablement, wellbeing, polypharmacy, and brain health.

Simon has been a Director of Adventist Senior Living since May 2024.

Justin Stafford holds a B.Computer Science and B. Computer Engineering (Honours class 1) from Newcastle University and is an experienced leader with a proven track record in both the business world and community service. Having recently concluded his second term on the North NSW Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church Board, Justin has demonstrated exceptional governance and strategic planning skills.

In the corporate sphere, Justin is the CEO and Co-Founder of a thriving B2B software company, a journey that commenced 20 years ago. His leadership played a pivotal role in the company’s growth, now supporting a dedicated team of 40 employees. Beyond his business pursuits, Justin is deeply committed to social responsibility, evident in his role as the Chair of the ADRA Op Shop in Morisset, one of the largest in Australia.

His community engagement extends further as Justin actively participates in various volunteer roles at his local church, making significant contributions to his community. Family forms the cornerstone of his life, being a devoted husband and father to two beautiful children.

Justin’s approach to leadership is deeply rooted in his passion for nurturing people and culture. He adeptly balances the need for missional and financial growth, ensuring the success of his ventures while making a positive impact to those around him. His comprehensive and empathetic leadership style brings value to the Adventist Senior Living Board.

Malvinas began her journey as an Assistant Nurse in aged care at Avondale House and dedicated over five commendable years to this institution. Her commitment and dedication were evident as she simultaneously pursued higher education, culminating in the attainment of a Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2009.

Transitioning to an acute setting at Toronto Private Hospital, Malvinas spent an additional five years honing her expertise in acute care before making the pivotal shift into aged care leadership.

Since 2015, Malvinas has made significant strides in this field, holding pivotal roles across various companies. Her journey included positions as a Nurse Unit Manager, Clinical Care Manager, and Manager of Care and Well-being at Summitcare, where she currently serves as a General Manager, demonstrating an exemplary tenure of five years overseeing a 142-bed facility.

Malvinas has been a past Director of the Executive Committee for the North NSW Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and currently services a Director of Seventh-day Adventist Aged Care (NNSW) Ltd since October 2023.