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Our Experts

Meet our staff of experts who 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 K. Kolavennu, MA, LCPC

Chief Executive Officer

Programs

Tracy Lester, MS

Sr. Director of Programs

Rev. Sonja B. Williams, PhD

Director of Cancer Health Equity

Nevada Bennett, LCPC

Oncology Support and Family Counselor

Michelle Carnagio

Oncology Engagement Associate

Jadyn Chipman, ACSM GEI, ACSM/ACS CET

Exercise and Stress Management Programs Manager

Emily Guzman, MS, RD, LDN

Community Oncology Dietitian

Participant Engagement Manager

Angelica Haennicke, MSW

Oncology Social Work Navigator

Support Group and Counseling Manager

Jeri Lau, ACSM/ACS CET, CETI CES

Senior Oncology Exercise Specialist

Ellen Nieman, MSW, LCSW

Associate Director of Programs

Kara Niekamp

Oncology Education and Engagement Associate

Ima Garcia-Perez, LSW

Bilingual Oncology Support and Family Counselor

Casey Pantazopoulos

Oncology Exercise and Stress Management Specialist

Beth Possley

Program Associate

Stephanie Rehor, LCSW

Support and Family Counselor

Mike Tilden

Engagement & Education Manager

Allison Wenclawski, MA, LCSW

Associate Director of Programs

Michael Williams, Psy.D.

Senior Oncology Support Counselor

Development

Kate Fridholm, MBA

Director of Development

Annah Schmidt

Manager of Special Events and Annual Giving

Marketing

Diana Branton

Director of Marketing and Communications

Deb Kwiatt

Marketing and Communications Manager

Finance & Operations

Gaye E. Preston, MBA

Director of Finance and Operations

Lizz Hawkey, SHRM-CP

HR and Volunteer Manager

Bradley Schafer

Office Manager

The Courtyard

Payton Grossi

The Courtyard Store Manager

Lynn Dragisic

The Courtyard Finance Manager

Erin Aschom

The Courtyard Merchandiser