Join one of our groups, led by an oncology therapist, to gain valuable information and connect with others like you.Advanced Disease – Living with Advanced DiseaseBrain Tumor Support GroupBreast CancerBreast Cancer Support Group, ABEHCBreast Cancer Support Group, Fair OaksBreast Cancer Support Group, Falls ChurchBreast Cancer Surgery PreparationBreast Cancer Survivorship Care: A Special Program to Offer Guidance to Patients and SurvivorsCoalesce: An Advanced Breast Cancer GroupPink Ribbon Brunch in Honor of Breast Cancer SurvivorsYoga for Breast Cancer SurvivorsYoung Women with Breast Cancer G

 At Life with Cancer, you’ll find exceptional team members. Our professionals are highly trained and warm, caring people who are ready to help you through your cancer experience. You’re invited to browse their bios, learn about them, and contact us to schedule a visit.Family Center/Fairfax TeamAlexandria TeamFair Oaks TeamLoudoun TeamInova Schar Cancer Institute TeamPediatrics Team

Abba Abashe, MBAManager of Business OperationsCarmen Hilton, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistCheryl Hughes, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistDarah W. Curran, LCSW, OSW-CManager of Oncology Nurse Navigation and CounselingEmily Hirsch, BSN, RNOncology Nurse NavigatorErin Jordan, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistJane Woo, MA, ATR-BCOncology Clinical Therapist, Art TherapistKim Lowery Walker, MBA, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistKirstie L.

David McGinness, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistJenna Sangastiano, LPC, CSACOncology Clinical TherapistKaren Sachse, RN, MSN, CNS-BCOncology Nurse NavigatorTosha McCullough, MSWOncology Clinical Therapist

Alicia Gray, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistJulie Ackerman, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CManager of Oncology Nurse Navigation and CounselingKaitlyn Hegarty, RN, BSN, OCNOncology Nurse NavigatorKaren Archer, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistMaureen O’Connor Broderick, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistSimran FrancisAdministrative Coordinator

Barbara Legnini, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistChristine Stone, RN, MSN, OCNOncology Nurse NavigatorCourtney Weaver, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistJulie Ackerman, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CManager of Oncology Nurse Navigation and CounselingMary Kay Mecca RN, BSN, OCNOncology Nurse NavigatorMolly Seys, RD, CNSCOncology DietitianSarah Bremen, MSW, LCSW, OSW-COncology Clinical TherapistSimran FrancisAdministrative Coordinator

Alexandra Pannell, MSSenior Administrative CoordinatorAmy Richards, CFREExecutive Director of PhilanthropyAnna Harkins-Joseph, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistAnnabel Anderson, MSN/MPH, RNOncology Nurse NavigatorCaitlin Benda, MBA, MS, RD, CSO, LDNOncology DietitianDurene LeFlouria, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistEmily Collins, MS, RDN, CSO, CNSCOncology DietitianJennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-CExecutive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient ExperienceKeela Lowry, MSWOncology Clinical TherapistKelly Conen Jablonski, MSW, LCSWOncology Clinical TherapistKristen MooreAssociate Director of Phila

Amanda L Thompson, PhDChief Pediatric PsychologyAnne Carlson Schirmer, LCSWLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCathy Bottrell, LCSWPediatric Oncology Clinical TherapistJane Woo, MA, ATR-BCOncology Clinical Therapist, Art TherapistJemma Stratton, MSWPediatric Oncology Clinical TherapistJessica Gana, BSN, RN, CPHONPediatric Oncology Nurse NavigatorShari Langer, Psy.D.Pediatric Psychologist

Amy joined Inova in 2012 and is the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Inova Life with Cancer. She brings nearly 25 years of development and marketing experience to her role and, as a cancer survivor, a passion for helping Life with Cancer fulfill its mission to improve the quality of life of those impacted by cancer. Amy is a Northern Virginia native, and she received her Bachelor of Business Administration from James Madison University. Amy enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys doing anything outdoors, watching sports, or hanging out at the beach.

Barbara joined Inova Loudoun Hospital in 2015 in Case Management, and later transitioned to the Schar Cancer Institute, Life with Cancer Team in spring 2022. She offers a wealth of knowledge from over 32 years of experience in healthcare, education, supportive treatment and community building in Loudoun and Fairfax Counties.Barbara earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and American Studies from Dickinson College, as well as a master’s degree in Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore.