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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

  • Aleena Ahmed

    Communications and Marketing Manager

    Aleena Ahmed is the Communications and Marketing Manager for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network. She was previously a proofreader and copy editor for Barton Cotton Graphics Inc., in Baltimore, Maryland.  She completed her bachelor’s in English from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and went on to attend graduate school… Read More

  • Valérie Aldana, MPH

    Senior Research Project Manager

    In her role, Valérie supports the implementation of BCAN’s research and grant activities, including post-award management and tracking award deliverables and outcomes. She also works collaboratively in project management and oversight, support of new or existing funding initiatives and processes, award management and reporting, monitoring programs and awards, as… Read More

  • Joslyn Brown

    Senior Development Manager and Walk Director

    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

  • Anne Collins, MPH

    Research Project Manager

    Anne Collins, MPH is BCAN’s Research Project Coordinator. 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 experience… Read More

  • Bernadette Fitzsimmons

    Volunteer and Chapter 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

  • Rebecca Johnson, MPH

    Vice President of Research, Education and Marketing

    Rebecca Johnson, MPH is BCAN’s Vice President of Research, Education and Marketing.  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… Read More

  • Nick Leininger

    Development Coordinator

    Nick Leininger graduated from American University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Strategic Communications and has been living and working in DC since 2018. His professional background is in sales, fundraising, and account management. Nick served as a young leadership fellow with the National Center… Read More

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