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Russell Hoverman, M.D., Ph.D., specializes in hematology and medical oncology and is board certified in internal medicine and hematology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hoverman serves as the vice president of managed care for Texas Oncology and is the medical director of managed care and disease management for US Oncology. He oversees the Texas Oncology Quality and Peer Review programs and participates in collaborative initiatives with managed care payers. Dr. Hoverman also serves as a member of the US Oncology Pathways Task Force and Practice Quality and Efficiency Committees, and has been an important part of the nationwide safety program. He has a long-standing interest in improving communication between patients and physicians, especially for those patients with terminal illnesses at the end of their lives and is a strong supporter of hospice programs. Dr. Hoverman received his Bachelor of Arts from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., and his medical degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Albany Hospital in Albany, N.Y., from 1971-1972, his residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor Affiliated hospitals in Houston, Texas, from 1974-76, and his fellowship in hematology and oncology at Duke University and Baylor Affiliated Hospitals in Houston, Texas, finishing in 1977. He served as chief resident in medicine during his residency at Baylor. Dr. Hoverman received his doctorate in philosophy from The University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Dr. Hoverman is the president of the American Cancer Society, Central Texas Division; a member of the Steering Committee for the American Society of Clinical Oncology's Quality Oncology Practice Initiative; chairman of the Ethics Committee for Hospice Austin; and serves as the Texas Oncology representative to the Cancer Quality Alliance. He also serves as a State of Texas ethics consultant for advance directives in state facilities and for the committee to plan for an influenza pandemic. He is a former member of the Seton Hospitals Ethics Council, a former member of the Hospice Austin Board of Directors, and was a founding member of the St. David's Hospital Ethics Committee in Austin, Texas.

Rabbi Frederick Reeves was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, although he spent most of his formative years growing up in Richmond, Virginia. Rabbi Reeves attended the College of William and Mary in Virginia where he majored in French Literature and spent a semester in Beijing. After college, Rabbi Reeves worked in law and in consulting before he worked at the University of Michigan Hillel as a program associate. Rabbi Reeves attended the Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem and then Cincinnati beginning in 1999. He obtained his Masters in Hebrew Letters in 2002 and Rabbinic Ordination in 2005. Rabbi Reeves served Temple Ohev Israel in Newark, Ohio, as a student rabbi from 2000-2002. He then served Rockdale Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio, as rabbinic intern from 2003-2005. Rabbi Reeves joined the rabbinic staff of The Temple in July of 2005 as Assistant Rabbi and was promoted to Associate Rabbi of The Temple in January of 2008. Rabbi Reeves lives with his wife, Laura, who is chief talent officer with the American Cancer Society. They have four children: Violet (born 2000), Asher (born 2002), Levi (born 2004), and Hazel (born July 2008). Rabbi Reeves is a member of the Atlanta Rabbinic Association, the Southern Jewish Historical Society, and the Society for Biblical Literature. He has spoken and written extensively on the place of religion in the conversation about the environment and was honored by Georgia Interfaith Power and Light in 2008.

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Russell Hinz, a Milwaukee-based senior vice president for the American Cancer Society, said the governor has not been a "champion" of tobacco control, but his record "has been improving throughout his tenure" and the group is "hopeful and encouraged that he will take a strong cancer-fighting posture" at HHS.

Richard C. Wender, MD, is Alumni Professor and Chair of the Department of Family Medicine at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Wender received his medical degree from University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Dr. Wender is on the Board of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable, and is the First Vice President of the American Cancer Society. He has received the Cancer Prevention Laurel Award for National Leadership from the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation and the St. George Medal and National Divisional Award from the American Cancer Society. Dr. Wender's research interests include increasing screening for colon cancer in primary care, cardiovascular health, and community-outreach health outcomes. He has published articles and abstracts in several journals, including Archives of Family Medicine, Annals of Family Medicine, and Cancer.

Sarah Shafir is Connecticut Vice President for Health Initiatives of the American Cancer Society, New England Division. Prior to coming to the American Cancer Society, Sarah was employed by the Maine Department of Human Services and Bureau of Health. Sarah received her Masters in Public Health from Tulane University. She is the Treasurer of the Connecticut Cancer Partnership and co-chairs its Prevention Committee.

Tonda Thompson is a regional vice president for the American Cancer Society, responsible for managing a 12-county region, 15-person staff, and more than 2,000 volunteers while serving as its health education committee president. She created four new programs in central Illinois: Relay for Life, which with 12 relays taking place raised more than $1.7 million in 2001; Look Good Feel Better, a program designed to help cancer patients feel good through the treatment process; Tell-A-Friend, a mentoring program designed to increase the number of women getting mammograms; and Special Friends, a collaborative program between students at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria, St. Jude, and the American Cancer Society. During her time at Proctor Hospital, she developed and implemented the Good Health Club, a comprehensive community health education program. Tonda is a member of Eta Sigma Gamma's Health Science Honor Society; received the National Society of Fund Raising Executive's 1999 Outstanding Philanthropic Organization Award; was the United Way chair for Proctor Hospital from 1990 to 1992, and participates in numerous fundraisers for the American Cancer Society.

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Coaching since 1994, Michelle's skating credentials include; US Figure Skating (USFSA) International Dance, USFSA Gold Medals in Dance, Free Dance, Moves in the Field, and Junior Figure and Freestyle tests. She is a former National competitor and holds Professional Skaters Association (PSA) Senior ratings in Freestyle and Dance. Michelle has coached competitors at the National and International level. She teaches all levels of Choreography, Dance, Freestyle, Moves and Stroking at the Club. She is the founder of The Edge Against Cancer a campaign which raises funding and awareness for the American Cancer Society. Michelle and her husband Bill reside in Philadelphia. Outside the Club she enjoys running, tennis, writing and traveling.

Carol Becker, M.S.W., a psychotherapist and a Yoga practitioner for 33 years, is the director of Patient and Family Services for the American Cancer Society in Brooklyn. She works with patients and families with life-threatening illness, runs workshops and support groups, and trains professionals on issues related to life-threatening illness, grief and loss, and bereavement.

CHUCK GILLESPIE is a former Meteorologist for NewsCenter on ABC-6, and Fox-28. A native of Evansville, Indiana, he received his A. S. in Meteorology at Mississippi State University, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the Ohio State University. An active stage performer he recently played the lead role as MacHeath in The Opera Columbus production "Three Penny Opera". Theatre goers aslo recently saw him in the CATCO premiere of "You're My Boy" as Dwight Eisenhower. A Member of the American Meteorological Society, Screen Actors Guild, and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, Chuck is actively involved in charitable organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, The Salvation Army, and Big Brothers/Big Sisters. He now works with the American Cancer Society as director of corporate relations.

Diane Phillips has been the Director of Government Relations for the American Cancer Society, Pennsylvania Division in Hershey, since March 2000. In this capacity she works with volunteers, staff, coalitions and public officials to promote local, state and federal policies that address cancer prevention, early detection, research and treatment. Most recently, she coordinated Society efforts that resulted in the passage of Pennsylvania?s Clean Indoor Air Act of 2008. In addition, Diane is the Division?s liaison to the American Cancer Society?s international program. Since 2005, she has facilitated the Pennsylvania Division in hosting international fellows from Brazil, Panama and the Dominican Republic. In March 2008 she traveled to the Dominican Republic on a site visit with the Dominican Cancer League. The Society and the Dominican Cancer league are working cooperatively on providing breast and cervical cancer screening services to low-income women in the Dominican capitol, Santo Domingo. The Pennsylvania Division is also working with a similar program in Panama. Prior to joining the staff of the Society, Diane worked for 10 years in legislative advocacy and community programs with the American Heart Association, Pennsylvania Delaware Affiliate. She has also served as the Executive Director for the Association for Retarded Citizens (the arc) in York County and has a statewide community specialist for the arc?s Pennsylvania office. While working for the arc in York she was responsible for local fundraising, program development, communications and advocacy.

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Cecillia "Ce Ce" Morris resides in Albany Georgia. She received her education in Miami Florida and Grand Rapids Michigan. She is currently employed at the American Cancer Society as a Senior Community Manager as well as a part-time radio Air Personality at WQVE 105.5. Ms. Morris is a member of the National Association of Colored Women's Club, Inc., the local Baronette Club, and serves a an Advisor to the Albany State University Healthcare Management Club. Additionally she serves on the Southwest Georgia Cancer Coalition Board, the Prevention and Research Community Advisory Committee with Emory University, the Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition, the Southwest Georgia Partners Against Cancer Coalition, the Southwest Georgia Regional Partners Network, the Southwest Rural Health Collaborative and the Georgia Breast and Cervical Cancer Program. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her four children, Talia, Amen, Tauresa, and Gilbert.

Kathy A. Sewell is the "Quality of Life Manager" for the American Cancer Society in Idaho. In the 30 years prior to her current work, Kathy had been the Executive Director of five different corporations, including a regional nonprofit organization, and the CEO of her own consulting firm, Paradigm Consulting, now known as re-Vision Associates. During her tenure with these organizations Kathy utilized her innovative and experiential philosophy to enhance business and program development. She specializes in Strategic Planning, Team Learning and Facilitation. Kathy has worked extensively with not-for-profits to enhance their growth potential and business attributes. She has been associated with the Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, Center for Adolescent Development, Idaho Women's Network and the American Cancer Society, among others. Kathy also utilizes her facilitation skills to do team learning with profit corporations, organizations and government agencies.

Alina Moeller grew up in San Diego, California, where she studied studio art, focusing on sculpture and installation. She also studied teacher's education, and plans to pursue teaching credentials here in Denver. In the summers, Alina volunteers as a camp counselor with the American Cancer Society, working with children of all ages, facilitating team building, and invaluable, lasting relationships between the campers. For the past two years, she worked in a Special Day Class/Learning Center in a north county San Diego elementary school. She is currently getting to know Denver, and here at Flourish, has found a perfect combination of her two passions of working with children and art.

Originally from India, Dr. Anand Kuruvilla moved to the United States in 1982. After completing his undergraduate medical training in India, he attended Derbyshire Royal Infirmary and the Royal Berkshire Hospital in England for specialized post-graduate training in Radiation Oncology. Upon arrival in the United States, he spent another four years studying Radiation Oncology as a resident at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and served as Chief Resident there in his final year. After obtaining Radiation Oncology Board Certification in 1986, he practiced as a physician partner at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles, California, until his move to Florida in 1991 to join the Florida Radiation Oncology Group. In 1999, Dr Kuruvilla also achieved Board Certification in Palliative and Hospice Medicine. In 2000, he was awarded Fellowship in the American College of Radiation Oncology. Dr. Kuruvilla has a special interest in genitourinary cancers. He helped pioneer the use of radioactive seed implants for treatments of prostate cancer in North Florida. He established the Ultrasound guided seed implant program at Putnam Community Medical Ctr., Palatka, Jacksonville's Baptist Medical Ctr., Memorial Medical Ctr., Orange Park Medical Ctr., St Augustine's Flagler Hospital and most recently at Lake City Medical Ctr., Lake City. Today competent FROG physicians with local urologists have made seed implants the most sought after therapeutic option for Prostate Cancer in North Florida. Dr. Kuruvilla is currently the Director of the Cancer Center of Putnam. He has served as Chief of Staff of Putnam Community Medical Center, and is a member of the Palatka Rotary Club, the Putnam & Duval County Medical Societies, Florida Medical Association, American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, American College of Radiation Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American College of Radiology and the American College of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Kuruvilla also actively cares for his patients in Haven Hospice in Putnam County and the Lake City, Live Oak area. Being dual-boarded in both Radiation Oncology and Hospice and Palliative medicine helps him take exceptional compassionate care of his patients requiring palliation. Anand is an active volunteer and board member with the local American Cancer Society , having chaired the Community Outreach program for screening and early cancer detection, and has also held positions in the Florida Division of the American Cancer Society.

Angela Megasko has been a Pennsylvania based marketing professional for the past twenty-seven years. She formed the company, Market Viewpoint, to provide consulting services to organizations experiencing rapid growth and change. The primary focus of this consulting company is a professional mystery shopping service that performs evaluations for individual retailers and service organizations. Prior to the formation of Market Viewpoint, Angela served as the Director of Marketing for a large continuing care retirement community. She was also in the marketing department of a Chester County, Pennsylvania hospital, and has a number of years of experience in the computer field. In addition, she has developed programs and consulted on customer service, marketing, sales, personnel training, communications, and organizational development issues. She is involved in many professional business associations based both locally and nationally. Angela earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Temple University with a concentration in Marketing and Management. She received her Master of Management degree from Penn State University. Angela serves as a volunteer of the American Cancer Society, and is also involved with that organization on a regional level. She is also active with the Women's Business Mentoring Council, The National Association of Women Business Owners, and the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry.

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Ann has worked in the advertising business as a sales representative and manager for the past ten years, and is excited to join the Sunbury Broadcasting Corporation staff. A graduate of Brandywine College with a business degree, Ann understands the importance of long-term client and community relationships. Developing advertising and sales plans that provide profit improvement goals for clients has always been a top priority. Ann is an active community volunteer. She serves as a loaned executive for the United Way, and received the 2004 Volunteer of the Year award. She also serves on the board for Selinsgrove Projects Inc., and is a committee member for the Junior Achievement Young Women's symposium, the American Cancer Society's Valley Soiree, and the Evangelical Bra-Ca Chapter and Gala. Ann is an active member of Sharon Lutheran Church, and a past church council member. In her leisure time she enjoys spending time golfing and traveling with her husband Dean and their two children.

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Barbara Needham has worked in the administrative field since 2003 when she received her certificate in Microsoft Office. In addition to the basic Microsoft Office platforms, she also is well versed in basic accounting. Currently employed at Vermont Plywood, LLC among her varied responsibilities Barbara works in the main office creating and maintaining spreadsheet databases and she comes to HRSentry with experience in word processing, internet research and database maintenance skills. She is an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

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Since receiving her nursing degree in 1994, Brenda has focused her career in the field of Oncology Nursing. She is certified in Chemotherapy Administration by the Oncology Nursing Society. Brenda is specially trained as a genetic risk assessment counselor and provides assessments of personal risk for developing cancer and helps to formulate an individualized plan to reduce risk, help prevent the onset and promote early detection of cancer. Brenda is also responsible for overseeing and managing the nursing staff as well as assisting the physicians. She is our Safety Coordinator and has additional training in OSHA compliance. Brenda is an active committee member for the American Cancer Society, has participated in the Relay for Life for several years and is a local and national member of the Oncology Nursing Society.

Brenda Sabin has worked in the human resources arena for over 15 years. From 1991 through 2003 she worked as the Payroll & Benefits Manager at Green Mountain Coffee Roasters. During her tenure at GMCR, employment numbers grew from less than 100 employees to over 570 employees, requiring creative design and delivery changes in the benefits packages. She also developed and presented awareness and informational programs to educate employees on those benefits. After leaving Green Mountain Coffee Roasters in 2003, Brenda started a training and consulting business for small to medium sized companies that were facing HR challenges in the compliance area with the ever changing laws and regulations. Brenda has also taught Benefit Management Classes through VT Technical College for human resource administrators and is a workshop leader for National Seminars and Padgett Thompson, teaching the complexities of payroll administration and management. She conducts benefit fairs and enrollment meetings for Total Benefit Communications as well. She is a Dale Carnegie graduate as well as a Graduate Assistant Leader for those courses. She earned her Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) through the WorldatWork organization in 1999. Previous to that she graduated from Woodbury College in 1986 with a Paralegal Certificate in law research. She is an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and participates in the Winter Relay for Life Event.

Brooks W. Booker III, DDS, MS received his Bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa in 1968. He completed his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree at the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1977 and after two years as a general Dentist, completed his Periodontal Residency in 1981 at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Texas. In 1982 he received his Masters degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. Dr. Booker served as the Assistant Command Dental Surgeon and the Periodontal Department Head at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He joined the Cody Dental Group as a Periodontist in 1995. He has been a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgical Dentistry at University of Colorado School of Dentistry. Dr. Booker is interested in aesthetic periodontal plastic surgery implants and tobacco cessation. He is a trainer and facilitator in tobacco cessation for the National Cancer Institute and the American Cancer Society. In 1988 he completed extensive implant training at the Branemark Dental Implant Course. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology.

Mrs. Lockett was appointed to the board in September of 1998 prior to being elected in 1999. She is a Paris High School graduate and graduate of Draughon's Business College. She is married to John Lockett and they have two sons. Mrs. Lockett is employed at Paris Living, CDC as sales outreach coordinator. She volunteers for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life and currently serves on the Regional Council Advisory Board for American Cancer Society, as Reach To Recovery Volunteer for American Cancer Society, President of United Methodist Women and Sunday school teacher at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.

Charity came to Barnes Insurance & Financial Services with more than 10 years of customer service experience. Charity?s diverse background in banking, the medical industry and sales has enabled her the ability to identify and address customer needs from a well rounded prospective. She is detail oriented with a distinct interest in providing a service level to clients which exceeds their expectations. Charity and her husband are native to the Pensacola area. An aspiring writer, she enjoys devoting time to developing her literary voice. Charity is also an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society.

Colleen has been a resident of Oshkosh for over twenty years. She is married and has one son. She is a member of Sacred Heart Church and is an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Colleen enjoys spending time with family and friends when she is not working.

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Dr. Deborah Atkin is a board-certified dermatologist by the American Board of Dermatology. She completed her dermatology specialty training at the University of Arizona, Tucson, following an internship in internal medicine at Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation in San Diego. Her medical school training was at UCLA where she graduated with honors in surgery and received the UCLA School of Medicine award for Outstanding Community Service for her role in organizing the first student run medical clinic for the homeless. Dr. Atkin received her undergraduate education at California State University, Northridge and UC Santa Barbara where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics. Dr. Atkin served as a surgical volunteer in South Africa for the African Medical Mission and is an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society and the American Liver Foundation for which she received the 2004 Combined Health Agencies San Diego Volunteer of the Year Award. She has authored a chapter in a cutaneous surgery textbook as well as numerous scientific articles including topics on hair loss, blistering diseases, laser treatment of hyperpigmentation and photodynamic therapy. In addition, Dr. Atkin regularly lectures on the latest trends in laser and light therapies and teaches fellow physicians and residents in training. Professional memberships include the American Academy of Dermatology, the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and the American Dietetic Association. Dr. Atkin has lived in Del Mar for most of the last 20 years as she does now with her husband Chris and their children Nicholas and Lexie. In her spare time she enjoys long distance running, travel, ceramics and photography.

For the past 8 years, Diane Ablitt has specialized in high-end seasonal rentals on Cape Cod. Prior to being the manager of rentals in the Osterville office, she managed a national real estate firm in Stonington, CT. She holds her sales associates license in Massachusetts, Arizona, California, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. She has received the distinction of Top Sales Associate several times with national firms during her sales career. Diane is a member of the Cape Cod and Islands Association of Realtors, the Massachusetts Association of Realtors (MAR), and the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Diane holds the realtor designation of GRI and is also an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Duncan MacVicar is a long-time community volunteer, for the Methodist Church, American Cancer Society, El Camino Hospital, Craigslist Foundation, and Career Action Center . He enjoys recruiting for his alma mater at local high schools. CSA has given him a passion for assisting the homeless. Duncan's resume includes Army officer, consulting, and management at Hewlett-Packard, Spectra-Physics, and a start-up company. He is a Certified Management Consultant, entrepreneur, author, speaker, and Vietnam veteran. He attended the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and UC Berkeley. He loves to sing, hike, and travel with his wife Jeanne, daughter Bryn, and son-in-law Chris.

Eden Stotsky BS, BSN(c), is a nine and a half year survivor of Stage 3 rectal cancer. She works at the Johns Hopkins Colon Cancer Center where she focuses on educating patients, the community, as well as healthcare professionals about colorectal cancer. As a patient navigator and educator for newly diagnosed colorectal cancer patients, her goal is to make each patient's journey with cancer less stressful by providing a wide range of support for them. In the community, she focuses on the importance of screening, prevention, and early detection of colorectal cancer. She also spreads the message that colorectal cancer can affect people under the age of 50. She has a special interest in children and young adults with cancer, living with and beyond cancer, the mental and physical effects of a cancer diagnosis, as well as death and dying. For the work that she does with cancer patients, Eden was awarded the American Cancer Society's Lane Adams Quality of Life Award. In her volunteer life, she sits on the Board of Directors of the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults and is an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She is a member of the Colon Cancer Alliance and will always remember the support she received from them, specifically Amy Kelly, when she was diagnosed with rectal cancer. Eden is currently working on her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing and plans to graduate in 2009.

Ms. Baker is a graduate of Glassboro College, with a BA in business with an accounting concentration. Her over 10 years of accounting experience includes employment as a staff auditor with one of the international Big 6 accounting firms. Her responsibilities with Lawson, Rescinio, Schibell & Associates include tax analysis, tax return preparation, tax planning, audits, computer operations, payroll tax returns, and financial statement preparation. Ms. Baker is an active volunteer in the American Cancer Society and St. Catherine s in Spring Lake, NJ as well as being a committee person at the Western Monmouth Chamber of Commerce. In addition, she is also a former board member of the Glassboro/Rowan College Alumni Association.

Beth has been involved with cancer care in the Blue Water Area for over 30 years. She is a dedicated volunteer for the American Cancer Society and former member of the Board of Directors of the Blue Water Hospice.

Erlinda Patterson is the Health Education Assistant of the Kaiser Permanente Prostate Cancer Program and a Bilingual Diversity Trainer at Kaiser Permanente. In her position she is responsible for coordinating and facilitating prostate cancer meetings for Kaiser members and the community while also preparing educational materials for newly diagnosed patients and their families. Additionally, she trains providers and staff on the National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Service in Health Care on behalf of the Education Department. Before joining Kaiser Permanente, Erlinda worked as an ER and Burn Room Tech at the San Bernardino County Hospital in San Bernardino, California. In addition to her work experience she volunteers with a number of local organizations. She is a Legislative Ambassador for the American Cancer Society, a member of the California Prostate Cancer Coalition, and she is the past Vice President of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Toastmaster 4064, just to name a few. Erlinda has received multiple awards from several local and national political offices for her work in Advocacy of Cancer Education Awareness Program and community service. She is an effective leader and brings great skills to the WAPC group.

George Rowan, Ph.D., of East Lansing, MI, is a member of the AARP Board of Directors, Class of 2012. During the 2006-2008 biennium, he serves on the Board Membership Committee and the AARP Foundation Board. He also is a member of the National Policy Council Nominating Committee. Dr. Rowan currently is a professor at Michigan State University and holds an extension appointment. He previously was director of the David Walker Research Institute at MSU and assistant dean for external relations. Dr. Rowan also was a principal in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, public school system. Prior to his election to the Board, Dr. Rowan served as AARP Michigan State President. His other volunteer service includes chair of the Ingham County Board of Health and membership in the Lions Club of America. Dr. Rowan brings to the Board experience from his involvement with and representation on numerous health and educational committees and organizations, including service on a Public Health Advisory Committee and the Michigan African American Health Institute. Dr. Rowan also serves on the Ingham Regional Medical Center Prostate Cancer Awareness Committee and does volunteer programming for the American Cancer Society. Among his honors, Dr. Rowan has received an Exemplary Service in Academia Award from the American Society for Public Administration, a Service Award from the Western Michigan Regional Health Committee, an Outstanding Mentor Award from Michigan State University, and the Black Educator of the Year in Michigan and Ohio from the Peace Corps.

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Dr. Pierce serves as CSO for Oncose and is Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and The Complex Carbohydrate Research Center at the University of Georgia. He joined the university as Associate Professor in 1991. Prior to joining UGA, Dr. Pierce was Associate Professor for six years in the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy and Staff Investigator at the Pananicolau Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami School of Medicine. While at UGA, Dr. Pierce has received grants from the National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Health totaling over $16 million. He is the recipient of the prestigious 5-year Faculty Research Award from the American Cancer Society. He has been Visiting Scholar in the Cell Signaling Program of the Tokyo Metropolitan Research Institute, and has or continues to serve as grant reviewer for various organizations such as the California Cancer Research Program, the Pathobiochemistry Study Section of the NIH, Ad Hoc Reviewer for the American Cancer Society, Program Project Reviewer for the NCI and NIH, and the U.S. Army Breast Cancer Program. He personally lists eight patents where he served as principal inventor or investigator. Dr. Pierce has served as Major Invited Speaker, Section Organizer, Plenary Lecturer or Workshop Organizer at over 40 different national and international conferences, symposia and workshops since 1984. He has also written over 50 papers or publications in the biochemistry and molecular biology field. Dr. Pierce received his B.S. in Chemistry/Biology from Oklahoma Baptist University in 1973 (Cum Laude with Honors), his Ph.D. with Dr. S. Roth in the Department of Biology from Johns Hopkins University in 1980. From 1979-1982 Dr. Pierce also served as NIH Postdoctoral Fellow with Dr. Clinton Ballou in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of California, Berkeley.

Jackie Callies is the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Relations. She is responsible for the overall management of all fund raising and alumni activities on behalf of the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 's Medical School . Prior to joining the Health Science Center , Jackie was Director of Development at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston for eight years and an employee of UTMB for over twelve years. Her commitment and loyalty extend beyond her professional career, but to her community as well. She has served on the Board for the HRA Village, Inc., and as Vice President of Development for the Junior Chamber of Commerce. She is currently a volunteer with the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society and serves on the board of the Planning Giving Council of Houston and holds the seat of Conference Chair. Jackie graduated from the University of Houston Clear Lake and earned a Bachelor's of Business Administration degree. She and her husband, Robert, make their home in League City with their two sons, Nicholas and Kyle.

Jennifer Miller joined etouches with a combination of sales , event marketing and operations experience spanning 12 years. Prior to joining the etouches team , she spent time at Penton Media as Group Show Director looking after their Industrial portfolio , previous to this, spent 9 years at Gartner as Director of Sponsorship Sales in the US Latin and South American markets for events such as Symposium /ITxpo, Datacenter and Application Integration. Active in the event industry, Ms. Miller is a member of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE, formerly IAEM) and the Society of Independent Show Organizers (SISO). Jennifer received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kenyon College in Ohio and is currently is an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Jennifer is originally from Grafton, Wisconsin, but moved to the great state of Alaska in 1988. She has worked in the title industry for 12 years and always looks forward to helping clients with their title needs. Jennifer has been an active volunteer for The American Cancer Society since 2000. She enjoys camping in Homer and Seward and snow machining at Hatcher Pass.

Jerry Schaffner earned a B.B.A. in Finance from Texas Tech University and has more than 20 years experience in the banking industry. He joined PlainsCapital Bank in 1988. He is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and is a member of the Texas Tech University Chancellors Council, the Texas Tech University Red Raider Club and Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. Prior to moving to Dallas, Schaffner held board positions and memberships with the United Way of Lubbock, the Lubbock Zoning Board of Adjustments, the Huff & Puff Society, First United Methodist Church, Lubbock Executive Association, the Lubbock Lakeridge Country Club and the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. He is also a graduate of Leadership Lubbock.

Joshua Olsen teaches middle school. He has a BA in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and is working towards his masters degree in Math and Education at Jacksonville University. Mr. Olsen enjoys sports, movies and reading, and is a volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Julie (Juhyun) Cho has been involved with yKAN since 2004. She first heard about yKAN when she came across an article about yKAN's active community service involvement in the Korean newspaper, and has been an active member ever since. She would like to carry on the yKAN mission and continue to expand the scope of yKAN's Community Service efforts within the Korean-American (KA) community. Julie personally enjoys being a part of yKAN because she loves being around her fellow generation of KA. She hopes that one day, she has the opportunity to make this world a better place by giving back to the community that has given her so much. Reflecting her love of the field of Public Health, she is currently working at the American Cancer Society, in Queens, as a Patient & Family Services Coordinator, serving cancer patients and families in the Queens region. Given that she is fluent in Korean, she is also working for the Korean Unit within the American Cancer Society. She has been an extremely active contributor to community service initiatives ever since high school. Julie was born in Seoul, South Korea and emigrated to California at the age of 6. She lived there for a short period of time, went back to Korea and subsequently came back to the U.S. in 1995 and entered Wheatley High School in Old Westbury, New York. She graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in Health Sciences with a concentration in Public & Community Health from SUNY Stony Brook. She continued her studies at SUNY Stony Brook and graduated with an M.S. in Healthcare Policy & Management in 2003. She presently resides in Long Island.

Prior to moving to Brookfield in 1991 with her husband, Joe, and three children, Karen was employed in the banking industry as Assistant Treasurer of a financial institution in Nebraska, where she was responsible for the maintenance of client records and accounts, as well as the hiring and training of personnel. Karen also worked as an instructor for the Chicago-based Institute of Financial Education, teaching Customer Relations and Operations to employees of seven companies in the Midwest. She has also been a partner in, or owner of, gift businesses in Nebraska, Kansas, Tennessee, Connecticut and Georgia. Since 1991 Karen has been an active volunteer for Fulton County Schools, Habitat for Humanity and the American Cancer Society. She has served as Treasurer of the Brookfield Women's Club and Treasurer and President of the Brookfield Homeowners Association. Karen has been an Equity Golf member of Brookfield Country Club since 1993, participating in golf, tennis and social activities. Prior to her election to the Board in November, 1997 she was a member of the Membership and Pool Committees. As a Board member, Karen has chaired the Membership and House Committees and was active in the development and review of Lease and Management Agreements with St.-James Brookfield, LLC. Karen has been Secretary of the Board since January, 2005 and was reelected to the Board in November, 2005.

Kathy has over 20 years' experience as a Realtor and holds several designations, including Graduate Realtor Institute, Seller Representative Specialist and is also Quality Service Certified. As a full-time Realtor, Kathy manages to find time to be a volunteer for the American Cancer Society and is Chairperson of Garden Therapy for Seniors for The Garden Club of Brookfield. Kathy is the recipient of numerous sales awards for top producers and is the Hospitality Chairperson for the Women's Council of Realtors. A Brookfield resident for many years, Kathy has first-hand knowledge of the entire Greater Danbury area and would love to help you find your dream home! Contact her either by email or phone TODAY!

Kathy Gantz is a licensed psychotherapist and certified hypnotherapist with 20 years of accomplishments helping thousands of people produce extraordinary results in their lives. She has conducted hypnosis workshops, seminars, and individual sessions for Fortune 500 companies. Her private practice specializes in individuals, couples and groups, using a mind-body approach to improve your physical and emotional well-being. She employs an innovative combination of therapeutic counseling, hypnosis, relaxation techniques and imagery training. Ms. Gantz has an M.S.W. in Industrial Social Work and Psychology from Hunter College and a B.S. in Psychology from Skidmore College. She is a member of the New York Society of Eriksonian Hypnosis and Psychotherapy and is an expert on the psychology of habit development. Licensed in New York State in Social Work, she is a workshop presenter for international corporations, a consultant at the Juva Medical Spa and the Beth Israel Hospital for Health and Healing, a company spokesperson for GlaxoSmithKline, and a smoking cessation and hypnosis leader for the American Cancer Society.

Kevin P. McDonough serves as Northern Division Vice President. He also is the Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Dickstein Associates Agency, LLC, a large multi-line Trusted Choice Insurance Agency based in New Jersey. He is a Board Member for the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of New Jersey, representing Region 6, serves on The Trusted Choice Committee, and is past Chairman and President of the Monmouth County Independent Insurance Agents. Mr. McDonough holds the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Designations. He is a volunteer for the Sunshine Foundation and the American Cancer Society.

Kevin Rueckert recently joined Lake Region Bank as Vice President/Commercial Lending in the Willmar office. In his new role, he will be responsible for generating new business relationships as well as working with existing business clients of the bank. Rueckert has a decade of banking experience in a number of areas, including retail banking, business banking and other areas. He most recently served as a commercial banking executive at a Willmar commercial bank. Rueckert earned a bachelors degree in finance and business from Minnesota State University, Mankato, as well as holds an SMFP designation/insurance license. Service to community is a big part of Rueckert's background. He continues to be an active volunteer in a number of local organizations, including the United Way, YMCA, Willmar Fest, Ducks Unlimited, Meals on Wheels, Habitat for Humanity, American Cancer Society, and Junior Achievement. Rueckert and his family are 16-year residents of Willmar.

Currently, Kirsten is the Director of Corporate Media Relations Globally for Cognizant. In this capacity, she is responsible for the entire range of corporate media relations activities, including public relations, corporate social responsibility and maintaining relationships with all key influencers. Kirsten has more than 15 years of marketing communications, project management and public relations experience. She has worked in the high tech segment as a senior marketing and corporate communications professional for several startups and large publicly traded multi-national corporations in both the product and services space. In her personal life, Kirsten is a passionate volunteer for the American Cancer Society and lives in Ipswich, MA with her Husband and two daughters.

Kristen is an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society and serves on the Relay For Life planning committee in both Coles and Cumberland counties. She is also an active member of the First Christian Church in Neoga , IL .

After completing the RWJ Clinical Scholars program and her first faculty position at UNC-Chapel Hill, Laura returned to the midwest as one of the founding members of the CRU. Her research interests are broad and include prospective, effectiveness studies, as well as interventions to modify health behaviors. She enjoys the challenges and opportunities t o implement interventions in clinical and community settings. Currently she is leading an effectiveness RCT of a new model of housing and case management for the homeless with chronic medical illnesses (Chicago Housing - Healthy Partnership) - a new program implemented by a consortium of 14 hospitals, respite and housing agencies throughout Chicago. Currently she is a co-investigator for a study of asthma disparities (CHIRAH), as well as studies of work-related asthma, adult immunizations among immigrants from Latin America and the effectiveness of spanish medical interpreters in the cost and health outcomes of spanish speaking patients at Stroger hospital. She continues her international health work through the international training and collaborative research network - INCLEN, serves as an Executive Committee Member of CanUSACLEN and serves as the Chair of the World Studies of Abuse in the Family Environment (WorldSAFE). She is a medical ambassador for the American Cancer Society for the Smoke-Free Chicago campaign. During 2005 she is walking the 3 day 60 mile breast cancer walk to raise funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the National Philanthropic Trust Breast Cancer Fund. When she isn't walking for 'good causes', she enjoys hiking in mountains and canyonlands.

Lee Clark, Controller, has been with Parker Pest Control for over 9 years, and has been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society for over 7 years, Co-chairing it's signature fund raiser, Relay For Life in 2001.

Lisa has fifteen years of experience in sales and contract negotiations. She is driven by the challenge of helping her clients achieve their real estate goals, assisting them with her thorough and tenacious approach to each transaction. Many of her clients view real estate as not only a place to call home, but also as an integral part of their overall investment strategy. Lisa has worked extensively with builders in single family conversions and income-generating properties. She has successfully invested in properties in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Ravenswood and Lincoln Square. Her knowledge of real estate and development is further enhanced by her ten year experience with her husband, a builder and owner of Borelli Homes. His skills often provide additional resources to Lisa's clients through presale property "spruce up" as well as possible post sale renovation / updating. Lisa and her husband work as a team providing the seamless approach to finding the right property and updating it to meet a new owner's needs. She has a diverse understanding of real estate. On the buying side she listens intently to the needs of her clients and tailors each property search to meet those needs. She has aided clients in finding and securing property throughout Chicago including everything from 1-2 bedroom condominiums, Single Family Homes to Multi-Unit Investment Properties. On the selling side, she works actively with her clients to develop the optimal strategic marketing plan for each property including private showings, open houses, broker tours, as well as utilizing key print and online marketing advertising mediums. Lisa is a graduate of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon with a BA in International Relations and Economics. She currently lives in Lincoln Square with her husband, Mark, and three children. She is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society and has assisted in raising millions of dollars in the fight against cancer. She is also actively involved in the Lincoln Square community and volunteer music instructor at Queen of Angels School.

Lisa F. Baron obtained her medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia and completed the Radiology residency program at the Medical University of South Carolina. Following her residency program she completed an additional year Fellowship specialization in Women's Imaging, concentrating on mammography and ultrasound imaging. At the completion of her fellowship she was the leading interpretating physician and served as the Medical Director of the Hollings Mammography Center at the Medical University of South Carolina for over nine years. She was instrumental in the development of the screening and diagnostic mammography program and establishing the stereotactic and ultrasound biopsy program. She is a board certified in radiology and is a board examiner for the American College of Radiology. She is involved in promoting breast cancer awareness on both local and national levels.

Loree K. Oberle received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1975, and her Master of Science degree in Oral Biology in 1977 at the University of California, San Francisco. She is an active volunteer in the American Dental Hygienists' Association, having been an officer on the state and national levels, as well as locally. She has also served as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society since 1978. Loree has been an employee at Scripps Clinic since 1978, practicing in the Department of Oral Medicine until its conversion to Scripps Center for Dental Care in 1988. Loree specializes in the oral care and management of patients with medical conditions including diabetes, heart problems, prostheses, blood disorders, autoimmune disease, patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, and those with anxiety or "dental phobias". Her hobbies and interests include water and snow skiing, reading and riding her life cycle.

Loree K. Oberle-Edwards received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 1975 and her Master of Science degree in Oral Biology in 1977 at the University of California, San Francisco. She also received a Doctorate of Divinity in 2002. She has served in several professional organizations, including the American Dental Hygienistsa Association, the International Society of Oral Oncology, and the Multinational Association for Supportive Care in Cancer. She has also served as a volunteer for the American Cancer Society since 1978. As a teacher and as a student, Loree incorporates recent advances in oral care and uses leading technologies. She has authored and coauthored articles in several professional peer-reviewed publications and journals. Loree has been an employee at Scripps Clinic since 1978, practicing in the Department of Oral Medicine until its conversion to Scripps Center for Dental Care in 1988. Loree specializes in the oral care and management of patients with medical conditions such as diabetes, heart problems, prostheses, blood disorders, and autoimmune disease, as well as patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy and those with anxiety or dental phobias. Loree focuses on total body care and supports patients in achieving optimal oral health and developing the ability to enjoy physical and emotional well-being. Thanks to her extended training, Loreea s a healing toucha hich displays photos of some of the amazing results our team has accomplished for our patients. If you live in La Jolla or elsewhere in San Diego and would like to learn how the cosmetic dentists and team at Scripps Center for Dental Care can help you achieve the smile of your dreams, contact us today to schedule an informational consultation.

Lori has been a member since 1997 when her oldest son joined our religious school. Since then, two of her sons have become Bar Mitzvah and her youngest boy will complete his studies this year. Lori has a Bachelors from the University of Illinois, a Masters from the University of Colorado and is a Commercial Property Manager. Lori is also an active volunteer with The American Cancer Society and The Willmar Center For Bereaved Children.

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Lynne Pillsbury has served in numerous leadership positions as a volunteer with the American Cancer Society for 23 years. A few of those positions include: President (2) and Past Event Chair (2) for the Long Beach Cancer League; President of the local unit board and chair of the Los Angeles Regional Council of the American Cancer Society, and member of the California Division Board of the American Cancer Society for 11 years. Having chaired several division committees, Lynne was chosen to receive the California Division Lifetime Achievement Award as Volunteer of the Year in the year 2000. Lynne has served on Phoenix Board of Directors from 2000 to present. She has been a member of the Museum s Board of Trustees since 2001, chairing the Officers and Trustees Group for 2 years and currently serving as Secretary of the Board of Trustees. This is second term serving as Chair of Art Auction: Art Auction X and Art Auction XI. Lynne also serves as Chair of the Todd Cancer Institute Board of Directors at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. She and husband Gainer a third generation Long Beach native have lived in Long Beach since 1964 with husband. They have two daughters, Tricia and Gayle, and five grandchildren.

Dr. Lussier was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Educated in New York, Houston and Los Angeles, he chose to settle in Southern California with his wife and son and build his medical practice in the Santa Clarita Valley. Dr. Lussier is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery in Plastic Surgery and by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery, with an extensive education in aesthetic, hand and general reconstructive surgeries. He prides himself on staying current with the latest technology and procedures. He resides on the medical staff of a number of hospitals and is an active member of the American Cancer Society, for the Santa Clarita Valley unit. Dr. Lussier is a Diplomate of the American Board of Plastic Surgery and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Marshall C. Taylor is an attorney having engaged in the practice of law since 1965, and is presently associated with the Lehmann Law Group, LLC, as "Of Counsel". Attorney Taylor has served as general counsel for First Hartford Realty, counsel for Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company, President of Your Shelter, Inc., and over the years, has participated in numerous small business entrepreneurial concerns. He is currently an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society, Shoreline Circle of Hope, and serves on the Town of Manchester Ethics Commission .

Mary Schooler, has a great history of volunteerism in the Amarillo community. She is active in promoting women's health issues by being a past honorary chairman of the Panhandle Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, being the co-founder of Women in Touch (for breast cancer survivors), and being a member of the Amarillo Breast Health Coalition. Mary chaired the advisory board of Baptist St. Anthony's Hospice/Olivia's Angels and she has served on the boards of Meals on Wheels and the St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation. She is a longtime volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She is a member of the Junior League Advisory Council. She is long-standing chairman of the annual Amarillo Community Prayer Breakfast. Mary was on the founding board of the High Plains Food Bank as well as serving on the boards of Catholic Family Service, the Downtown Women's Center, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving. She was named a Woman of Distinction (1986) by the Amarillo Soroptimists, the Outstanding Sustaining Member of the Junior League of Amarillo, and the Globe News Woman of the Year in 1995. She was honored as the Downtown Women's Center 2008 Donor of the Year. She is an active member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Mary has been a volunteer with the American Cancer Society since 1996, volunteering with the Reach to Recovery visitation program for breast cancer patients, as well as being a Regional Trainer for the Reach to Recovery program. She also has served on the Board of Directors and Breast Health Awareness committee. As well as being a volunteer, Mary also supports the American Cancer Society fundraisers such as the Cattle Baron's Ball and Relay for Life.

Matt joined D-A-S in 1996 and has held several key positions including Project Manager, Account Executive and Business Development Director while contributing to the growth of D-A-S's client base and brand image. Matt works closely with the sales team to define D-A-S' marketing efforts by evaluating and redefining company strategies and initiatives to increase customer satisfaction and build long term repeat business relationships. Matt also serves as D-A-S' public relations advocate to promote a clear and consistent message about the company to the media and various government agencies. Matt has a Bachelors degree in Business Management from Kent State University, Masters Degree in Strategic Business Management from Baldwin Wallace College and has been an active member of NAIOP (National Association of Industrial & Office Properties), serving as the Chair for the organizations Charitable Golf Outing that benefits The American Cancer Society and Cleveland State University.

Melvin Hyman, Ph.D., CCC/SLP, Ohio State University, is Co-Director of Hyman Hearing & Speech Center. He is Professor Emeritus of Speech at Bowling Green State University, where he taught for 35 years and was chairperson of the Speech and Hearing Program for 29 years. He is a trustee of the Ohio Division of the American Cancer Society and on the Board of Trustees of the Lucas County Cancer Society. He is a board member of the Toledo Legal Aid Society. Dr. Hyman is a member of Rotary Club. He has lectured on various topics in speech and voice nationally and internationally and is the author of many books and articles. Dr. Hyman is on the medical staff of St. Vincent's Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital, Fulton County Health Center and Wood County Hospital. He is a member of OSHA, ASHA, NWOSHA, and AAO. Dr. Hyman is a Fellow of ASHA, and holds the certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology by the American Speech, Language and Hearing Assosication (ASHA) and is licensed in speech pathology by the Board of Speech Pathology and Audiology, State of Ohio. He is also licensed by the State of Ohio Hearing Aid Dealer and Fitters Licensing Board and is Past President of the Ohio Speech, Language and Hearing Association.

With a degree in elementary education from Kansas State University and her experience as a former elementary school teacher, Michelle understands the steps necessary in teaching and sharing information skills that have allowed her to become a Turner Heritage Homes Top Producer. Purchasing a new home is a fun, yet detailed process and she will ensure that your needs and concerns are addressed to exceed your expectations. Michelle is a key volunteer with the American Cancer Society and works diligently on their behalf to assist in fund raising and coordinating special events. As a mother of two and active in her community Michelle is eager to help you in the selection of your new Turner Heritage Home.

Miguel D. Bravo was born to Cuban immigrants in Miami, Florida. Mr. Bravo graduated from Barry University with a Bachelor in Professional Studies and a certificate in Human Resources. He received a certificate in Professional Labor Relations and Studies from Florida International University. He obtained an Associate of Science Degree in Business Management, a certificate in Accounting Operations, a certificate in Business Supervision and Management and graduated with highest honors and with distinction from Miami Dade Community College. He also attended the University of Miami. As a student Mr. Bravo under took an astonishing curriculum schedule of 33 credit hours or 11 classes a term and was involved in many student activities on and off campus. He was Senator of Student Government, Vice Chair of the Student Allocation and Programming Board, and Vice President of the "Otaku Collective: a Japanese anime student activities club. Mr. Bravo was an honors student with a 4.0 average, a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and had the privilege of taking summer classes at an Ivy League University to study arts, religion and literatures. As a young community leader, Mr. Bravo has supported many of this community''s most important causes. His leadership is driven by his compassion and while a student he organized projects that promoted student involvement in the community. Volunteering at homeless shelters, feeding people with HIV/AIDS, caring for the elderly, assisting at cultural event and nurturing babies are among his interest. Mr. Bravo has been acknowledged as a leader with a long and successful history of creating working relationships with local and national business leaders. Mr. Bravo''s contributions have been recognized by numerous distinguished organizations. Most recently, he was honored as Outstanding Young Leader by the United Way, the Association of Fundraising Professional, Dade Community Foundation, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Donors Forum. He was also featured in Miami Dade Community College''s "Successful Alumni Campaign in local billboards and full-page ads in the Miami Herald which ran for a week. He was awarded Business Student of the Year by their Inter-American Campus, was also awarded a Student Leader award by the College''s Wolfson Campus and the Community Involvement Center presented a community excellences award to him. Mr. Bravo also received scholarships from the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, for which he has also volunteered with, Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and numerous others. Mr. Bravo was also named "All Academic" by Florida Community College Activities Association. Mr. Bravo started his modeling career in 1994 and worked on campaigns for Pepsi Co, Frito Lay as well as local films such as Any Given Sunday and the Substitute, just to name a few while working in the food industry as a restaurant manager and becoming a State Certified Food Manager. Professionally, Mr. Bravo has worked in Public Relations, Advocacy, Program Services and as a Fundraiser for over five years. His career began as a Community and School Activities Leader for Miami Dade County Public Schools within the department of workforce development Education also known as EdWorks. His responsibilities included planning and researching marketing campaigns specifically targeted to the minority segment. He placed program advertisements in local community papers and promoted adult and technical education. Mr. Bravo was the Community Director for the Miami Dade/Monroe office of the March of Dimes where he received the President''s Award for his successful financial accomplishment and service. In this position he organized and created fundraising events, planned communication campaigns and carried out program services to save babies from birth defects. These included organizing the foundations largest walkathons, WalkAmerica in Miami, which is not only the largest walkathon in the country, but one of their...

Originally from Wilmette, a suburb of Chicago, Mindy came to Atlanta in 1991 to attend Emory University and never left. She majored in French Cultural Studies and Music for Vocal Performance at Emory, where she sang in the University Chorus and Concert Choir. Mindy currently resides in Decatur and works at the American Cancer Society as an Administrative Specialist in the Epidemiology and Surveillance Research Department. Mindy has a Conservative Jewish background and, as a member of the Ahavath Achim Synagogue, has sung in their High Holiday Choir where she is currently a soloist, and has been since 1996. In 2002 she was also a soloist for the Temple Emanu-El choir. Mindy is a classically trained coloratura soprano, having taken private voice lessons every week since she was 14 years old. She is currently a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus, and has been since 1995, where several of the recordings she participated in won Grammy awards for Best Choral Performance and Best Classical Album. Recently Mindy participated in the state auditions for the Metropolitan Opera as well as the Capitol City Opera Vocal Competition. Other credits include professional productions with the Atlanta Opera, the Atlanta Lyric Theatre, and the Capitol City Opera, including Rigoletto, Carousel, My Fair Lady, Die Fledermaus, and The Desert Song. Favorite roles include that of the Five-Year-Old in Milton Granger's one-act comic opera, The Proposal, performed with the Capitol City Opera in September 2003. Mindy has also appeared on television during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, as well as the Super Bowl Half-Time show in 2000. When she's not singing, Mindy enjoys taking ballet classes, which she has done since the age of 3, and yoga. She also began piano lessons at age 5, and has played several instruments in school bands, including trumpet, electronic keyboard, bass, synthesizers, bells, chimes and xylophone. One of the reasons Mindy loves singing with Shir Harmony is that it provides a unique opportunity to perform in a wide variety of Jewish venues, and for various audiences and occasions, such as synagogues, Jewish retirement facilities, for Bar/ Bat Mitzvahs, etc. In addition, because Shir Harmony is all female, the group can perform for women's events in the observant community, and since it is a cappella (no instrumental accompaniment), there is no conflict with performing on Shabbos.

Marston is a Million Dollar Producer and a continuing member of the Savannah Board of Realtors Distinguished Sales Society/Million Dollar Club. Currently she resides on Whitemarsh Island and serves as a capital improvement committee member of Trinity Chapel Tybee. She is also an ongoing volunteer with the American Cancer Society.

Nick London has been a makeup artist for over 30 years. While attending the London College of Makeup, Nick started working with the BBC in London creating looks for British film, TV & Fashion. Currently, Nick London works as a makeup artist for New York's NBC Studios shows that include: The Today, Access Hollywood, Saturday Night Live, NBC News, Soap Operas & Episodic Television. Nick is still involved in styling & makeup for some of New York, Paris & London's most talented stars of the fashion community. He also works with the top editors and contributors of American top fashion magazines for the Today Show. London is a volunteer for the American Cancer Society's "Look Good... Feel Better" program.

Dr. Levine has over 20 years of hands-on experience across a broad range of healthcare facilities. As a senior executive at DOCS/Beth Israel, he built a large network of multi-specialty practices, was Chairman of the Clinical Quality Assurance and the Patient Satisfaction Committees and Manager of Oncology Services. He also has led practice management at several private medical groups and served as Director of the Cancer Center at Nyack Hospital. Dr. Levine holds a BS with Honors in Biology, an MS in Medical Affairs, and an M.D. He is a frequent lecturer for the American Cancer Society and advises the New York Department of Health on community-based programs for the underprivileged. Dr. Levine has published articles in international medical journals and served on the Board of Trustees for Hospice of New York.

Robin Sills attended St. Mary's Hospital School of Nursing and graduated from Mattatuck Community College with an AS in Nursing in 1981. During her nursing training Robin worked as a Laboratory Assistant at St. Mary's Hospital in the Bacteriology Department. Upon graduation she worked as a RN at St. Mary's Hospital on the Orthopedic and Neurological Unit from 1981-1989. She served as charge nurse of the unit from 1987-1989. In 1989 Robin accepted a position as Nurse Coordinator of the Women's Center for Breast Health with Naugatuck Valley Radiology Associates and St. Mary's Hospital. In 1994 Robin received her Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Connecticut. Robin joined the management staff of Naugatuck Valley Radiology Associates in 2003. Her responsibilities include patient care services and marketing coordination. She provides community outreach programs including symposiums and support groups in collaboration with various area agencies. She has been a volunteer for the American Cancer Society since 1989 and currently serves the Greater Waterbury Unit Council President. Robin also serves on the various committees with the Harold Leever Regional Cancer Center including the Annual Breast Health Symposium and National Cancer Survivors Day. In 2004 Robin was elected to serve on the Health Care Council Board and the Business and Women's Forum Committee at the Greater Waterbury Chamber of Commerce. Robin resides in Prospect with her husband Richard and two children, Meghan and Joseph.

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Rudabeh Shahbazi is thrilled to be back in the Pacific Northwest telling stories from her home state of Oregon! Rudabeh comes to the Tri-Cities from the San Francisco Bay Area, where she worked on the assignment desk at KTVU Channel 2 News and as an assistant for media attorney and First Amendment expert Thomas Burke. Rudabeh earned her Master's degree in television production from UC Berkeley's Graduate School of Journalism. During her time there, she covered Hmong refugees in Thailand and Laos and won an Emmy for a newscast she produced. Frontline World picked up her Master's thesis, a story she produced and reported on the Jordan-Iraq border, about Iraqi refugees who fled violence in their homeland. Prior to graduate school, Rudabeh was the assistant to the director and producer of the award-winning film "King Leopold's Ghost," a documentary about the history of colonial exploitation in the Congo. Before that, she reported for the Malibu Surfside News and translated breaking news from Iran as a writer and assistant editor of IranDokht, a website focused on Iranian women's issues. She holds a B.A. in journalism from Pepperdine University, where she minored in sociology and won numerous awards as an editor of her college newspaper, The Graphic. She also studied tropical ecology in the rain forests Costa Rica and art history in London. Rudabeh has held competitive internships at National Geographic Feature Films and Promises Films. She is currently a fellow with the Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution. Rudabeh's passion for documenting history in the making stems from her late father, a world-renown archaeologist, writer and historian, and her biggest inspiration. In her free time Rudabeh loves to travel, and spends every summer with her family in Iran. She has also studied Middle Eastern and Polynesian dance for 20 years. Rudabeh is a volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She speaks Farsi and conversational Spanish. She would love to hear your story ideas! You can email her at rudabeh@keprtv.com rudabeh@keprtv.com .

With more than 16 years' experience in social work, Mr. Gainer specializes in services to the elderly and end-of-life issues. He was the Counseling and Social Services Manager for Odyssey HealthCare in San Antonio for 7 years, is a facilitator of bereavement groups for the American Cancer Society and the Alzheimer's Association, and is chairman of the Clinical Series for Social Workers Committee. He is President of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of San Antonio. He received his BSW from The University of Texas at El Paso MSSW from The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Williams is involved in several research initiatives evolving from the Reach Out Africa project. Her personal interests include providing culturally sensitive training in Grief and Loss for Zambian adults and children. Her scholarly projects have involved developing culturally sensitive training materials for Zambian teachers, caregivers and guardians of orphans. She has participated in several other initiatives involving grief and loss training for Zambians. Dr. Williams has had the opportunity to volunteer her services with the Reach Out Africa project which has been rewarding and life changing. Her goals are to continue volunteering her time to help achieve social justice in a world of poor and underserved populations. She is currently a Certified Grief Recovery Specialist through the Grief Recovery Institute and is a trained Facilitator for Life After Loss with the American Cancer Society.

Sherri manages all three of the divisions at Emerson. A graduate of Cedarville University with an Associates Degree in Office Systems, Sherri plays a vital role in the success of EPG. From fixing computer problems to getting a proposal done in a timely fashion, Sherri always has the customer's and employee's needs foremost on her mind. "Putting customers first is so natural for Sherri. Her professionalism and dedication are what makes her an ideal team member", says president Bill Emerson. Outside of work Sherri is active in her church as the pianist and member of the music committee. She is a winner of the New Jersey Talents for Christ piano competition and an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society.

Sherry McGuire has been a member of the NSC Board of Directors since 1996 and presently serves as Clerk of the Board. She has worked as a volunteer in the NSC pantry since September, 1996. She is an active member of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Leadership Committee in Springfield, and participates in annual fundraising walks for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Sherry works as a paralegal in Easthampton and resides in Southampton with her husband, Mike, and their cat, Buddy.

Steve Zana began his 8th year as host of the Indiana 105 Dawn Patrol. He also heads up many of the stations charity events. He is Captain of th Station Relay for Life team for the American Cancer Society. He hosts the Annual Chili Cook off for the Lupus foundation and the Child Abuse Prevention Mardi Gras Ball. Steve is the local producer of the Country Music Showdown in Lake and Porter County and puts together an annual Toys for Tots concert at Woodland Park in Portage. http://www.myspace.com/stevezana

Nelson Mann serves as general corporate counsel for several Kansas City-based companies. He has extensive experience with technology transfer and emerging companies, and works with the U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology and its Manufacturer's Excellence Partnerships to develop programs for Technology Reinvestment Projects and Manufacturing Technology Centers. In that capacity he works with the structuring of businesses utilizing federal and state funding and the privatization of public sector programs. Nelson has also served as counsel to companies engaged in the acquisition, management, operation, and disposition of businesses and real estate. As counsel for the Resolution Trust Corporation and private sector developments, Nelson has gained extensive experience in zoning, easement, and public works improvements in a variety of municipalities. He is a member of the American, Missouri and Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Associations, the Lawyers Association of Kansas City and the National Association of Life Companies. Nelson serves as a President of the Greater Kansas City Area Chamber of Commerce. He also serves on the Board of Directors Menorah Medical Center. He serves as a delegate to the National Assembly of the American Cancer Society and is actively involved on the Boards of Directors or income development committees of local charities and civic programs, including the American Cancer Society, the American Stroke Foundation, the Johnson County Community College Foundation, the Kansas City Symphony, the Gillis Center for disadvantaged children, and the Overland Park Chamber of Commerce's Foundation.

Tracey is a member of the American Institute of Ceritified Public Accountants, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the Accounting Circle. She is also an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society and serves on the Board of Directors for Project GRACE.

I have two adult sons and four grandchildren. I have been a resident of Round Lake Heights since 1993. Employed by Allstate Insurance since 1986. Community Involvement: Appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals in 1994. Currently serving in a second term as Trustee and serves on the Dollars for Scholars Board. In addition I am an active volunteer for the American Cancer Society and have participated in the Relay for Life since 2001. I am very pleased to be a part of the community and proud to serve my neighbors.

Originally from Richmond, Virginia Crickett resides in Ponte Vedra with her husband. Their three grown children live in Richmond, Baltimore and Los Angeles. After attending the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for Interior Design, Crickett continued her education at Marshall University to earn her Bachelor of Arts degree. While at Marshall she played competitive college tennis and later became a member of a nationally rated USTA league. Crickett has spent the majority of her career in residential/corporate design, as well as residential real estate. Her latest sales position transferred her to Jacksonville where she became the Florida and Georgia Sales Manager for a design division of a national company. Present and previous memberships included ASID (American Society of Interior Design), IIDA (International Interior Design Association, Board Member), NEFAR (Northeast Florida Association of Realtors), FARPM (Florida Association Residential Property Managers). An advocate of the American Cancer Society, she has chaired teams for "The Race for a Cure" and also donates her time to Hartfelt Ministries. In her spare time you will find her either hitting a golf ball at Sawgrass Country Club or walking the beach with her two favorite friends, Molly and Macy.

Under the leadership of Senior Vice President and Executive Director of the Northern Manhattan Health Network, Vivian Ortiz is working directly with Meryl Weinberg, Executive Director of Metropolitan Hospital in East Harlem. Her responsibilities relate to developing initiatives to better serve the hospital?s multi-cultural clients. Prior to entering the National Urban Fellows program, Ms. Ortiz was responsible for the daily operations of her own business, Sit, Pet, Sit. As a professional pet sitter, she was responsible for the humane care and safekeeping of a variety of pets for over 150 families. Ms. Ortiz became a recognized and trusted member of the pet services community in El Paso. Vivian was also employed as a linguist with RET Monitoring, Inc., working as a contract translator with Federal agencies. Ms. Ortiz holds a Bachelors? Degree in Spanish and this position allowed her to exemplify her written and spoken skills in both languages. Before starting her own business, Ms. Ortiz was an employee of Thomason Hospital, one of the largest public medical facilities along the U.S.-Mexico border. She started out in the Public Affairs Department where she rose up the ranks to become the editor of the hospital?s newsletter. When she was promoted, she became responsible for overseeing the volunteer services department and gift shop. Vivian was credited with integrating the invaluable services provided by volunteers into the daily operations of El Paso?s county hospital. As a manager, she was responsible for the budgeting, evaluating and program development of paid and non-paid staff. While at the hospital, Vivian served on several project-based teams that focused on patient health. Ms. Ortiz became an advocate for patients, providing interpretation services in the Emergency Department and reviewing written materials in both languages. Vivian?s primary concern was ensuring that the materials were culturally appropriate and written to be understood by the patients served. Volunteering since childhood, Ms. Ortiz was an active participant in her community, serving on several boards throughout the years. Most recently, she was a leader in the grassroots effort that visited with residents in El Paso to help in the approval of the downtown redevelopment plan. In addition to participating in community events, Ms. Ortiz is oftentimes the lead person in the planning process. For over six years, she has been an active volunteer with the American Cancer Society, primarily as the chairperson for Relay For Life. Vivian was selected as an Ambassador to Celebration on the Hill, visiting Washington, D.C. and Austin, Texas. She visited with members of Congress, urging them to continue funding cancer research and providing services to indigent populations. While in the nation?s capitol, she served as a media spokesperson, providing Spanish-language interviews throughout the state of Texas. Ms. Ortiz hopes to combine her experience as a leader with her education in public administration to serve as a catalyst for community-empowering change.

A free-lance editor for StayWell since 2007, Ms Stump-Sutliff has been a nurse for 17 years, and is certified as a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) in Oncology. Kimberly is an associate medical editor for the American Cancer Society (ACS), Health Promotion Department in metro Atlanta. She also publishes booklets, pamphlets, and medical information for ACS.

A free-lance editor for StayWell since 2007, Dr. Alteri is a medical editor for the American Cancer Society (ACS) National Home Office in metro Atlanta. He has held positions as a supervisor, medical technologist, clinical research coordinator, and medical author during the past 18 years. Dr. Alteri develops, revises, and edits content related to all aspects of the cancer experience for ACS.

Dr. John Edney is a native Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from medical school at Creighton University in 1976. He finished a five-year residency in general surgery at Creighton University and a fellowship in surgical oncology. His plastic surgery training was completed at the University of Pittsburgh where he remained for an additional fellowship in micro vascular surgery. Dr. Edney returned to Omaha in 1983 and has been in private practice since. He is an assistant clinical professor of surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In addition to his practice in cosmetic surgery, Dr. Edney was named as chairman of a task force for the early detection of breast cancer by the Nebraska Chapter of the American Cancer Society. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Douglas County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, and recently coauthored a book entitled Straight Talk About Breast Cancer.

Dr. Phil Wenk, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Tennessee, first joined the company as chief operating officer in March 1997 and was promoted to his current position January 2000. Dr. Wenk has led the company to be named "Best In Business" by the Nashville Business Journal in 2007 and to be ranked by the paper as one of the top 10 most efficiently run companies in Middle Tennessee. He also has been named to the Nashville Business Journal's Healthcare 100, a listing of the 100 most influential healthcare executives and professionals in the Middle Tennessee area. A practicing dentist for 20 years in Clinton, Tenn., Dr. Wenk received a B.S. degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1973 and D.D.S. from the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in 1977. He has served as secretary and president of the Second District Dental Society and as a delegate to the Tennessee Dental Association. Dr. Wenk is a fellow of the American College of Dentists, a member of the International College of Dentists, and a recipient of the Fellowship Award for Distinguished Service from the Tennessee Dental Association. He is also a past Chairman of DeltaUSA, the for-profit corporation that enables regional Delta Dental organizations to offer nationwide coverage. Dr. Wenk is as active in the community as he is in his profession. He serves on the executive board for the American Cancer Society and is a board member of Tennessee's Department of Economic and Community Development. Dr. Wenk also serves as chairman of the board for Monroe Harding and is a member of the Rotary Club of Nashville. The current leader of the usher team at Brentwood United Methodist Church, he was previously on the church's Board of Trustees, serving as the chair in 2003 and 2004. Dr. Wenk is currently on the selection committee to appoint a chancellor for the University of Tennessee Center of Medicine in Memphis. A dedicated family man, he and his wife have two children and one grandchild.

Prior to joining the J.F. Smith Group in 2007, Tina Brown worked for Church of the Harvest in Opelika, Alabama for 5 years as the Business Administrator. She has 12 years of experience, holding several accounting positions both public and private. Her background includes retail, construction, service and non-profit accounting. Prior to her accounting positions, she was in the banking industry for 6 years serving as a teller, new accounts representative, loan processor, and secretary to the branch manager. Tina is the Director of Finance of the J.F. Smith Group. Her responsibilities include Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Quarterly Tax Preparation, Monitoring Purchase Orders, Budget Analysis, Cash Flow Projections, and Financial Statements for the J.F. Smith Group and JFSG Solutions. Tina and her husband, Alan, live in Opelika, Alabama with their son and three daughters. She is a prior Chairman for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Lee County. She served as Lee County President of the American Cancer Society. She is active at her church. She was named Lee County "Young Business and Professional Woman" in 2001.

Amy Johnson Boyle Chairs of the Board of Directors of Red Cedar Chamber Music. Amy joined board in 2005. She serves as Director of Marketing and Communications at the Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce. She is also extremely active in the community, serving on the boards of the American Cancer Society, Red Cedar Chamber Music, SPT Theatre Co. and the United Way of East Central Iowa. Amy's recent honors include being named 2003 "Woman of the Year" in Cedar Rapids. In 2004, she served as the volunteer chair of the record-breaking, $8.5 million United Way of East Central Iowa campaign.

Since joining Perkins Thompson in 1973, Andy Cadot has concentrated in the field of Creditors and Debtors Rights. He has represented numerous secured creditors in Chapter 11 reorganizations and has prosecuted over three thousand real estate foreclosure actions. He has also drafted numerous conservation easements for individuals and non-profit land trusts. Mr. Cadot was a shareholder and director of Perkins Thompson and a longtime member of its Executive Committee until 2006, when he elected Of Counsel status. He continues to work full time. Mr. Cadot is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Cumberland County Bar Association, and the Maine State Bar Association (serving as Chair of its Bankruptcy and Reorganization Section in 1986-87). Mr. Cadot is a past Member of the Maine Board of Environmental Protection. He is a Board member of Physicians for Social Responsibility, Maine Division; a Board member of the Maine League of Conservation Voters; past President and Board member of the Maine Audubon Society; past President and Board member of the American Cancer Society, Cumberland Unit; and Founding Trustee and current Clerk of the Freeport Conservation Trust He has been listed since 1989 in the Maine Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights Law section of The Best Lawyers in America 2008 (copyright 2007 by Woodward/White, Inc. of Aiken, S.C.). Mr. Cadot is AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Ann Jillian is a three-time Emmy nominee and Golden Globe Award winning actress, singer, and motivational speaker. Ann is an accomplished performer in all areas of show business. She has starred in motion pictures, television, nightclubs, and the Broadway stage. Ann Jillian has been a part of show business for almost all her life. Ann was voted one of the most admired women of the world by Good Housekeeping Magazine's 1990 poll. She is a volunteer performer for St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, to feed the elderly program, a lifetime Board Member of the American Cancer Society, and the St. Jude Christian Children's Hospital. Ann also works for the USO and the DAV, Disabled American Veterans, Hospital visiting program and many other charities. In 1988, Ann won the best actress Golden Globe Award for her starring role in the poignant NBC television story, The Ann Jillian Story, which recounted her victory over breast cancer. Ann's motivational lectures are filled with humor, music, and information about life, health, and the joys of being a mom.

Dr. Anne Lewis practices Radiation Oncology at Good Samaritan Medical Center and St Mary's Hospital. She received her Gamma Knife training at University of Pittsburgh, and additional training in radiosurgery at Harvard. Dr. Lewis attended medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University. She is Board Certified in radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology. Dr. Lewis is the chairman of the Pediatric Investigational Review Board at St Mary's Hospital and she is on the Board of the American Cancer Society, West Palm Beach Division. She is a member of ASTRO and the Children's Oncology Group.

Dr. Cassileth is currently the Chief of the Integrative Medicine Service at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, as well as an Attending there. She is also a Consulting Professor in Community and Family Medicine at Duke University Medical Center, an Adjunct Professor of Medicine (Oncology) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a Visiting Lecturer in Medicine at Harvard University. Over the years, Dr. Cassileth has held key positions with numerous national organizations, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the American Cancer Society. She is on the Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society and a member of the Public Issues Committee and the American Society of Clinical Oncology. Dr. Cassileth has authored hundreds of original papers and articles on the psychosocial aspects of cancer for leading general and specialty journals, including such topics as: the role of patient participation in therapeutic decision making, quality of life issues for cancer patients, and patient care during the terminal phase of illness. She has also written extensively for both the scientific and lay press on the topic of alternative and complementary therapies. She is a member of the Editorial and Advisory Boards for several prominent journals, including Cancer, FACT (Focus on Alternative Cancer Therapies), The Hospice Journal, Oncology, Oncology News International, and Journal of Psychosocial Oncology. She also reviews articles for numerous primary care and specialty journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, and the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Because of her expertise, Dr. Cassileth has been invited to lecture at medical schools and conferences throughout the United States and the world. She is recognized as an expert in alternative and complementary medicine and the psychosocial aspects of cancer. Dr. Cassileth's educational background includes a B.A. from Bennington College in Vermont and a M.S. in Psychology from Albert Einstein in New York, followed a doctorate in Medical Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Bill Ramsdell chairs our Health Care Committee. He is a board- certified fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology and has had a practice in Austin since 1983. He has held multiple positions in a variety of professional organizations and has authored a number of scientific papers in the fields of medical and surgical dermatology. He is past president and a current board member of the American Cancer Society. When not at the office, you can find Dr. Ramsdell working in his garden or daydreaming about fly fishing.

Bobsy and Bill Ingram married in 1985. They are active members of the First United Methodist Church in Huntsville, serving on many committees, and active in participation and teaching of Sunday School. Bobsy supports our practice through community relations and involvement. Bobsy in involved in numerous civic and professional organizations. Bobsy is a member of the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra Guild, the Women's Guild of the Huntsville Museum of Art, and The Gothic Guild. She is a sustaining member of the Junior League of Huntsville and a supporting member of the EarlyWorks Society. Bobsy is on the boards of the American Cancer Society, the Huntsville Community Ballet Association, the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, the Huntsville Middle School PTA, and the Alliance of the Alabama Dental Association. Bobsy served as President of the Alliance of the Alabama Dental Association in 1996-1997. She chaired the national Leadership Conference of the Alliance of the American Dental Association in 1999. Bobsy and Bill have two wonderful daughters, Eliza and Caroline. Eliza is in college at Ole Miss and Caroline is a junior in high school. Caroline also operates her own mobile DJ business "Caroline's Cool CDs". Dr. Ingram serves as a "roadie" for Caroline for young people's birthday parties and civic and school events.

PR Experience: Chris has worked in PR for the last ten years, the last eight of which have been in Cincinnati. Chris joined PRSA in 1998 and became a member of the leadership team in 1999. He is serving his second term as board member and is the Professional Advisor of NKU's PRSSA chapter. Chris is the founder of PRSA's Pro Am Day. Chris serves on the board of the American Cancer Society, is a member of Legacy and volunteers for Redwood Rehabilitation Center. Last year, Chris received the Blacksmith Award for Best Strategic Planning.

Christine Crouch Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Chris oversees recruitment, hiring and other employment-related matters for our faculty. Chris joined the District in 1974. Chris serves on the Fox Valley Regional Leadership Board of the American Cancer Society, is a Relay for Life and Support for Recovery volunteer and is active in her church. She enjoys traveling, photography, antiques and spending time with her children. Cynthia Latimer Assistant Superintendent for Student Services Cynthia is responsible for the division of student services which includes gifted education, special education, English Language Learner Programs (bilingual and ESL). Additional responsibilities include being the Homeless Liaison and District 504 Administrator. She has been with the district for 23 years. She is on the Board of Directors for Hesed House and is a member of Aurora Actionaires. She enjoys shopping, entertaining and traveling.

Connie McIntyre was named vice president of customer experience in July 2007. She is responsible for managing service for 2.2 million customers in the six states served by AGL Resources. This includes overseeing all call center operations, customer logistics, credit and collections, and supporting technology. McIntyre has an outstanding reputation for delivering results and an unwavering commitment to the customer. Most recently, she served as region manager of Northeast Georgia – Gwinnett, North Fulton, Forsyth and Hall Counties – at Atlanta Gas Light, where she led diverse teams of over 80 employees dedicated to improving operations and resolving customer service issues in an area that serves over 300,000 customers. McIntyre has been employed at AGL since 1977 and has also worked as director of the Customer Care Center, served in management positions in Information Systems and Process Improvements, and led the marketer services team through deregulation. McIntyre is a board member of the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce, the American Cancer Society, and YWCA Atlanta. She is also very active in other community and civic organizations. McIntyre graduated from Georgia College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration and has a master’s of business administration from Brenau University.

D. GARRY MUNSON, President and a principal of Whitney Capital Company, L.L.C., is responsible for the company's real estate development and acquisition activity, as well as property management supervision. Whitney Capital Company, L.L.C. specializes in the development, acquisition and financing of apartment properties, including affordable multi-family housing. Munson is also Chairman and a principal of Whitney Management Corp., an apartment management company based in Houston, Texas. Prior to his current position, Mr. Munson was President and a principal of Related Residential Company from 1991 to 1995 and previously served as Executive Vice President and Director of Acquisitions as well as a shareholder of New York City based Related Capital Company from 1985 to 1991. Mr. Munson currently holds an interest in 18 multi-family properties totaling 3,600 units. At Related Capital Company, Mr. Munson was responsible for acquiring a portfolio of leveraged market rate apartment properties with over $50 million of equity; acquiring a portfolio of 39 participating first mortgage loans with an aggregate principal values of nearly $500 million, including over $75 million of FHA Insured loans. In 1992 Munson acquired a portfolio of 124 Resolution Trust Corporation multi-family loans through a successful competitive bid. In 1978, Mr. Munson founded Whitney Management Corp., an apartment management firm based in Houston, Texas. Mr. Munson retains an ownership position in Whitney Management Corp. which currently manages approximately 4,000 apartment units. From 1974 to 1977 Mr. Munson was the director of Community Development and Housing Finance for the Savings Bank Association of the State of New York. Prior to 1974 Mr. Munson was employed in Philadelphia by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, served as Director of Development for the Philadelphia Housing Authority and was the Executive Director of the non-profit Niagara Frontier Housing Development Corporation in Buffalo, New York. Mr. Munson graduated from Cornell University with a Bachelor of Science degree and from the University of Pennsylvania Wharton Graduate School with a Masters degree in Business Administration. Mr. Munson is on the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of the National Housing and Rehabilitation Association and serves on the National Council of Coaches Vs. Cancer, a joint venture between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. Mr. Munson resides in New York City with his wife and daughter.