Our Committee
Rob Moodie
Assoc. Prof. Daniel A. Lemberg
Paul A. Goldberg
Chair & Treasurer.
Rob was born in Sydney. He graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Economics (Accg). He is a CPA with a specialist accreditation in Insolvency & Reconstruction and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
From 1993 to 2018 he practiced in the insolvency and reconstruction field most recen
Chair & Treasurer.
Rob was born in Sydney. He graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Economics (Accg). He is a CPA with a specialist accreditation in Insolvency & Reconstruction and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
From 1993 to 2018 he practiced in the insolvency and reconstruction field most recently as a director of Rodgers Reidy Chartered Accountants.
He has been a Sydney council and subsequently board member of the charity United Way Australia since 2012 and is currently the chair of its Finance Audit & Risk Committee.
Rob is one of the founding members of SPUCCRA., He has a daughterwho was diagnosed with IBD at the age of 5. Rob is committed to helping improve outcomes for all people with IBD.
Paul A. Goldberg
Assoc. Prof. Daniel A. Lemberg
Paul A. Goldberg
Deputy Chair
Paul was born in Johannesburg in 1967. He relocated with his is family, to Australia in 1998.
After founding Pago Designs in South Africa, he relocated his base to Australia where he has continued in the industry.
In addition, Paul co-founded MENULOG, a successful online food delivery company.
Currently, Pauli is CEO of Pago Int
Deputy Chair
Paul was born in Johannesburg in 1967. He relocated with his is family, to Australia in 1998.
After founding Pago Designs in South Africa, he relocated his base to Australia where he has continued in the industry.
In addition, Paul co-founded MENULOG, a successful online food delivery company.
Currently, Pauli is CEO of Pago International, importers of quality, sustainable office furniture.
Paul loves his family and living in Australia,
He loves life, fishing and taking long walks by the ocean
His son was diagnosed with Crohns disease at age 12. This journey, aided by Dr Lemberg, has inspired him to support this crucial research.
Paul is a founding member of SPUCCRA.
His goal is to ensure that every person affected by IBD has the best opportunity to enjoy this wonderful world.
Assoc. Prof. Daniel A. Lemberg
Assoc. Prof. Daniel A. Lemberg
Assoc. Prof. Daniel A. Lemberg
Committee Member
Avi has been the head of Paediatric Gastroenterology at the Randwick Sydney Children's Hospital since 2009. He is also the Director of the Children's IBD Clinic at the hospital.
He completed medical training at the University of NSW and his paediatric training at the Sydney Children's Hospital. He also undertook dedicated f
Committee Member
Avi has been the head of Paediatric Gastroenterology at the Randwick Sydney Children's Hospital since 2009. He is also the Director of the Children's IBD Clinic at the hospital.
He completed medical training at the University of NSW and his paediatric training at the Sydney Children's Hospital. He also undertook dedicated fellowships in Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at both the Sydney children's Hospital and the British Columbia Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada.
He has undertaken extensive clinical research in IBD, probiotics, gut bacteria, and coeliac disease.
He is an Associate Professor of the School of Women's & Children's Health, University of NSW, School of Medicine.
Avi is the Chair of the SPUCCRA Medical Advisory Committee.
Samantha J. Thomas
Samantha J. Thomas
Samantha J. Thomas
Committee Member
Samantha was born in Sydney on the Northern Beaches. She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney in 1996 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Communications).
After University and a number of years working in the advertising and media industry, Samantha qualified as a yoga teacher, running her own school for some
Committee Member
Samantha was born in Sydney on the Northern Beaches. She graduated from the University of Technology Sydney in 1996 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Communications).
After University and a number of years working in the advertising and media industry, Samantha qualified as a yoga teacher, running her own school for some years. She remains keenly interested in Eastern medicine and naturopathy and has undertaken various further studies in nutrition.
Samantha is a founding member of SPUCCRA. Her daughter was diagnosed with IBD at the age of 5.
Robyn L. Goldberg
Samantha J. Thomas
Samantha J. Thomas
Committee Member
Robyn was born in South Africa and relocated to Australia in 1997.
She is a qualified physiotherapist who has worked in the fields of sport, neurological and musculoskeletal therapy.
Since 2010, Robyn has been working in the rehabilitation department at the Wolper Jewish Hospital.
Robyn is very family orientated, loves c
Committee Member
Robyn was born in South Africa and relocated to Australia in 1997.
She is a qualified physiotherapist who has worked in the fields of sport, neurological and musculoskeletal therapy.
Since 2010, Robyn has been working in the rehabilitation department at the Wolper Jewish Hospital.
Robyn is very family orientated, loves cooking, her garden and tries her best at pottery. She is very active, walking, cycling and teaching gym classes.
Her son was diagnosed with Crohns at the age of 12. This has been a very difficult and stressful journey.
Due to the lack of public awareness, there is insufficient funding for research in the IBD field.
Robyn is determined to raise awareness and ensure IBD research is properly funded with the ultimate aim of finding a cure.