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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Staff

  • Andrea Maddox-Smith

    Chief Executive Officer

    As CEO for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), Andrea brings more than 20 years of experience within the voluntary health space and 30 years as a non-profit impact leader.  Since joining BCAN in 2016, Andrea has transformed the organization’s approach, structure and focus and has helped to better the lives… Read More

  • Rebecca Barasky

    Director of Research

    Rebecca Barasky, MPH is BCAN’s Director of Research.  She is responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and management of all grant activities including application solicitation, grants management, investigator support, and analysis of program efficiency.  Rebecca also manages BCAN grants from pre-award through award close-out while working closely with BCAN’s… Read More

  • Joslyn Brown

    Administrative Assistant

    Joslyn is a California native, but has recently made her way to the East coast. Earning her degree in Communication Studies from Cal State Northridge, it was there that she met a professor who sparked her passion for nonprofit work.  She worked as a Development Associate at a nonprofit… Read More

  • Stephanie Chisolm, Ph.D.

    Director of Education and Advocacy

    Stephanie brings many years of experience in urology and education for patients and health care providers to BCAN.  She received her PhD in Health Education/Health Promotion from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2000. She has been a University professor, a public health educator and an advocate for patients. Read More

  • Bernadette Fitzsimmons

    Research Grant and Volunteer Manager

    Bernadette K. Fitzsimmons is a native Washingtonian with over 25 years’ experience working and volunteering in associations, and advisory boards in medical research, health promotion/advocacy and program management.  Since joining BCAN in 2018, Bernadette has overseen an increase in the number of research grant award applicants and is passionate in… Read More

  • Anita Parker

    Director of Development

    Anita Parker is a seasoned fundraising professional who has brought a broad development career and a track record of success in raising millions of dollars for BCAN.  She has established and driven area development and public relations programs spanning more than 25 years. A native Washingtonian and a graduate of… Read More

  • Trenny Stephens

    Office Manager

    Trenny Stephens brings over fifteen years of experience working in nonprofits.  Her experience includes an extensive background in meeting planning, database management, registration, and exhibit management along with a range of other skills. She has over ten years of federal government experience.  During her down time she enjoys spending time… Read More

  • Mark Story

    Director of Communications and Marketing

    Mark Story is an experienced storyteller and communicator with more than 20 years of experience elevating communications programs in the non-profit, higher education, healthcare, securities and international business arenas. Read More

  • Morgan Stout

    Education and Outreach Manager

    Morgan is a  East Coast transplant from the Mountain West. She has a degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion from the University of Wyoming and brings experience with outreach and education from the Wyoming Department of Health’s Cancer Program. She is passionate about making a difference through health education and… Read More

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