Meet Our Experts

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

Oncology Exercise Specialist In her role as Oncology Exercise Specialist, Jeri designs and leads exercise classes of varying levels for participants,  and also conducts fitness assessments and… 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

Oncology Exercise Specialist Vania joined Wellness House staff in November 2020, after serving as a contractor Oncology Exercise Specialist for two years. In her role… Read More »Meet Vania Perry, MS, NASM-CPT, CETI CES

Program Associate In her role as Program Associate, Beth functions as both the participant database and registration system manager, and also supports the program staff and acts as the Wellness House historian. Beth… Read More »Meet Beth Possley

Senior Oncology Support Counselor In his role as Senior Oncology Support Counselor, Michael facilitates several regular support groups for individuals and their families who are… Read More »Meet Michael Williams, Psy.D.

Wellness Programs Coordinator In her role as Wellness Programs Coordinator, Amanda facilitates exercise classes and fitness assessments, as well as exercise consultations. She joined the Wellness House… Read More »Meet Amanda Woods, MS, ACSM/ACS CET, ACSM CEP

Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving In her role as Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving, Liza manages the Ball and Walk in… Read More »Meet Liza Larsen