Our Staff

The Prevent Cancer leadership team and supporting staff are the people who work each day to carry out the Foundation’s mission to save lives through cancer prevention and early detection. Together, we envision a future where cancer incidence and mortality will be significantly reduced through preventive measures.

Leadership

Carolyn R. Aldigé (bio)
President and Founder

Jan Bresch (bio)
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Development – 703-519-2119

Carolyn Schmidt
Managing Director, Development

Linda Chastain
Senior Director, Special Events

Tanya Blue
Director, Major and Planned Giving

Janet Hudson
Director, Corporate & Foundation Grants

Maria Byers
Annual Fund Coordinator

Dorothy Abernathy
Development Associate and Event Coordinator 

Kerry McAuliffe
Database and Development Coordinator

Finance and Accounting

Amy Sokal
Controller

Christine Gambrell
Office and Human Resources Manager

Elliot Turner
Accountant

Marketing and Communications

Jim Wood
Senior Director, Marketing and Communications

Liona Chan
Associate Manager, Marketing and Communications

Ashley Boggs
Communications Associate

Will Mellor
Communications Associate – Graphic Design

Programs

Karen Peterson
Vice President, Programs

Erica Childs Warner
Director, Evaluation & Outreach

Pamela Nwoji
Manager, Community Outreach and Education

Sarah Abou-El-Seoud
Coordinator, Research and Programs Administration

Public Affairs

Lisa Hughes
Senior Director, Policy and Advocacy

Lisa McGovern
Executive Director, Congressional Families Program