Meet Our Experts

Community Engagement Manager In her role, Raabia ensures all people impacted by cancer learn about programs through the Community Engagement Process (CEP) and connect through… Read More »Meet Raabia Syed, MPA

Development Assistant  In her role as Development Assistant, Annah handles database administration with a focus on development and fundraising support in the areas of donor communications, special… Read More »Meet Annah Schmidt

Oncology Engagement Associate In her role as Oncology Engagement Associate, Michelle facilitates participant entry into Wellness House programs and helps support the front desk team in… Read More »Meet Michelle Carnagio

Community Relations Advocate In her role as Community Relations Advocate-Maria focuses on ensuring the success of psychosocial programs in partnerships with UI/Health- Mile Square Health… Read More »Meet Maria Quintana-Diaz, MA

Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving In her role as Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving, Annie manages two major annual events, Walk… Read More »Meet Annie Hart

Child and Family Specialist  In her role as Child and Family Specialist, Saige assists in helping children and caregivers cope with a cancer diagnosis and… Read More »Meet Saige Spears, MS, CCLS  

Community Oncology Dietitian  Emily assists in creating and delivering nutrition programs including cooking demonstrations, individual nutrition consultations, evidence-based nutrition presentations, and side effect management. Emily… Read More »Meet Emily Guzman, MS, RD, LDN

Oncology Support and Family Counselor  Earl provides Wellness House participants with individual, group, and family psychosocial support to adults, children, and families affected by cancer.… Read More »Meet Earl King, MS, LCPC

Bilingual Oncology Support and Family Counselor  Ima provides psychosocial support to adults, young adults, and families impacted by cancer. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts… Read More »Meet Ima Garcia-Perez, LSW

Oncology Exercise and Engagement Specialist In her role as Oncology Exercise and Engagement Specialist, Alex teaches different exercise programs as well as helps facilitate participant entry into Wellness House. Alex joined… Read More »Meet Alex Bohnstedt, ACSM-EP

Oncology Exercise and Engagement Specialist In her role as Oncology Exercise and Engagement Specialist, Leanne facilitates exercise classes, as well as individual exercise consultations and assessments for people affected… Read More »Meet Leanne Siewert, NASM-CPT, VCS

Director of Marketing and Communications As Director of Marketing and Communications, Mery is responsible for overseeing all marketing, public relations, media, and brand strategy at Wellness House. Mery joined… Read More »Meet Mery Vieira