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Meet Our Experts

Meet our staff! Our experts focus on the individual needs of people through every step of cancer — before, during and after treatment. When you connect with a Wellness House specialist, we trust that you’ll discover an ideal balance between professional expertise and compassion.

Lisa Kolavennu, MA, LCPC

Executive Director

Programs

Tracy Lester, MS, ACSM/ACS CET, ACE Health Coach, 200RYT

Director of Programs
Nevada Bennett, LPC

Oncology Support and Family Counselor
Brittany Brady

Oncology Education Coordinator
Tasha Chasson, MSW, LSW

Oncology Support Counselor
Jadyn Chipman, ACSM GEI, ACSM/ACS CET

Oncology Exercise Specialist
Gina Danehl, LCSW

Oncology Child and Family Specialist
Angela Dennison, RD, LDN, ServSafe Certified

Oncology Dietitian
Barbara Kilkus

Engagement Coordinator
Jeri Lau, ACSM/ACS CET, CETI CES

Oncology Exercise Specialist
Maigenete Mengesha, Ph.D.

Senior Oncology Support Counselor
Kelli Mitchell

Community Relations Manager
Josh Newton, MS, PES

Wellness Programs Manager
Ellen Nieman, MSW, LCSW

Education, Engagement and Evaluation Manager
Jamie Ott

Participant Navigator
Jill Otto, LCSW

Support and Family Programs Manager
Beth Possley

Program Associate
Michael Williams, Psy.D.

Senior Oncology Support Counselor
Amanda Woods, MS, ACSM/ACS CET, ASCM EP-C

Wellness Programs Coordinator

Development & Marketing

Mary Kreller

Director of Development and Marketing
Laura Anderson

Marketing Assistant
Alice Fillers

Development and Marketing Assistant
Deb Kwiatt

Marketing Communications Manager
Liza Larsen

Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving

Finance & Operations

Gaye E. Preston, MBA

Director of Finance and Operations
Caly Meyers-Mixa, Ph.D.

Human Resource and Volunteer Manager
Bradley Schafer

Office Manager

The Courtyard

Marna Slawson, MBA

The Courtyard Manager
Jamie Ott

Participant Navigator