Meet Our Experts

Director of Programs As Director of Programs, Tracy oversees strategic initiatives that further the Wellness House mission.  Tracy joined the Wellness House team in 2011… Read More »Meet Tracy Lester, MS

Oncology Support and Family Counselor In her role as Oncology Support and Family Counselor, Nevada provides individual, group, and family psychosocial support to adults, children,… Read More »Meet Nevada Bennett, LCPC

Community Engagement and Program Events Manager Brittany currently serves as the Community Engagement and Program Events Manager. She joined the Wellness House team in 2019… Read More »Meet Brittany Brady

As a Bilingual Community Oncology Dietitian, Madeline will facilitate nutrition classes and individual nutrition consults (both Spanish and English) for our participants.

Exercise and Stress Management Programs Manager In her role as Exercise and Stress Management Programs Manager, Jadyn is responsible for overseeing and advancing exercise and… Read More »Meet Jadyn Chipman, ACSM GEI, ACSM/ACS CET

Engagement and Nutrition Manager In her role as Engagement and Nutrition Manager, Angela works closely with program directors and managers to ensure engagement processes are… Read More »Meet Angela Dennison, RD, LDN

Engagement Coordinator As the engagement coordinator, Barb provides administrative support for both participants and staff members. Barb joined the Wellness House team in 2014 and holds… Read More »Meet Barbara Kilkus

Senior Oncology Exercise Specialist In her role as Senior Oncology Exercise Specialist, Jeri designs and leads exercise classes of varying levels for participants,  and also conducts fitness… Read More »Meet Jeri Lau, ACSM/ACS CET, CETI CES

Director of Cancer Health Equity Initiatives In her role as Director of Cancer Health Equity Initiatives, Maigenete oversees the diverse, equitable, and inclusive strategic initiatives that… Read More »Meet Maigenete Mengesha, Ph.D.

Community Relations Manager In her role as Community Relations Manager, Kelli develops and maintains relationships with healthcare and community partners to increase awareness of and… Read More »Meet Kelli Mitchell

Associate Director of Programs In her role, Ellen is responsible for overseeing Information and Education programs, participant engagement, and evaluation of programs in order to… Read More »Meet Ellen Nieman, MSW, LCSW

Sr. Oncology Support and Counseling Program Manager In her role, Jill is responsible for overseeing and advancing counseling and support group programming. Jill joined the… Read More »Meet Jill Otto, LCSW