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Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network Staff

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  • Meri-Margaret Deoudes

    CEO

    Meri-Margaret Deoudes brings more than 25 years of transformative leadership in the nonprofit sector to her role as CEO of the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN). She has a proven track record of guiding nonprofit organizations through strategic growth, forging impactful corporate alliances, and designing innovative programs that engage patients… Read More

  • Allison Aitken

    Patient Education, Outreach and Support Manager

    Allison is a dedicated public health professional with over five years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has led initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes, ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, and expand education for those in underserved communities on critical health topics. With a strong background in HIV treatment,… Read More

  • Valérie Aldana, MPH

    Senior Research Project Manager

    Valerie Aldana is BCAN’s Senior Research Project Manager, where she oversees the operational implementation of BCAN’s research and grant programs across the organization’s research portfolio. In this role, she manages post-award activities including award activation, deliverable tracking, progress monitoring, and outcomes reporting. In addition, she coordinates grant program operations and contributes… Read More

  • Kira Bloechl

    Patient Engagement and Advocacy Program Manager

    Kira recently earned her Master of Public Health from the University of Alabama and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. She brings a deep commitment to patient engagement, community-driven advocacy, and developing programs that support equitable access to care. As part of her graduate training, Kira worked with BCAN to… Read More

  • Anne Collins, MPH

    Senior Research Project Manager

    Anne Collins, MPH is BCAN’s Senior Research Project Manager. She is responsible for supporting the implementation of BCAN’s research and grant activities, including pre-award activities and coordination and tracking of post-award deliverables and outcomes. Prior to BCAN, Anne served as a Master’s-level Research Associate at RTI International. She has… Read More

  • Patrick Deavy

    Vice President, Strategy and Operations

    Patrick Deavy is a senior nonprofit executive with over two decades of experience leading strategy, operations, and organizational development to advance mission-driven impact. Before coming to the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network, he served as Vice President of Organizational Development at the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), where he led multi-year… Read More

  • Rebecca Johnson, MPH

    Vice President of Research

    Rebecca Johnson, MPH is BCAN’s Vice President 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… Read More

  • Alison Lemon, MHS

    Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing

    Alison Lemon is a public health strategist who led digital engagement for the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest biomedical library. At NIH’s National Institute of Nursing Research she produced palliative care campaigns, reaching 500,000 clinicians and patients, and led a lecture series that highlighted the results of NIH-funded… Read More

  • Edwin Luna

    Fundraising Manager

    Edwin is a strategic, mission-driven fundraising professional with expertise in donor engagement, data systems management, and cross-functional collaboration. Currently pursuing an MPH in epidemiology, Edwin leverages evidence-based approaches to enhance fundraising operations and drive revenue growth. They excel at optimizing fundraising infrastructure, managing multi-channel giving platforms, and leading high-impact campaigns… Read More

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