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 in
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Andrea Shedler
Andrea, previously a television producer in Los Angeles, became interested in advocacy and fundraising for cancer research when a dear friend became terminally ill. Andrea has been involved with several cancer nonprofits, as both an employee and a volunteer. She finds it very rewarding to advocate for and be supportive
Mark Story
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.
Bernadette Fitzsimmons
Bernadette K. Fitzsimmons is a native Washingtonian with over 20 years’ experience working and volunteering in various medical associations, organizations and advisory boards in medical research/writing, health advocacy and program planning. Bernadette looks forward to tying her broad background in health to contribute in her new role at BCAN, coordinating
Morgan Powell
Morgan is a recent East Coast transplant from Wyoming. 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 is
Trenny Stephens
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
Rebecca Yannopoulos
Rebecca brings over fifteen years of volunteer management experience from being a Girl Scout volunteer in the Nation’s Capital area. Previously, she was the Development Coordinator at Food Allergy Research & Education. There she focused on the Northeast FARE Walk for Food Allergy events. She is excited to join BCAN
Anita Parker
Anita Parker is a seasoned fundraising professional whose experience spans more than 25 years. A native Washingtonian, Anita’s fundraising career has taken her to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the United Negro College Fund, the American Red Cross and the Salvation Army. Most recently, she was
Stephanie Chisolm, Ph.D.
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.
Andrea Maddox-Smith
Andrea Maddox-Smith has been a non-profit social impact leader for more than 28 years. Prior to joining BCAN, Andrea served in multiple senior leadership roles with the American Diabetes Association for 16 years, most recently as senior vice president, Eastern Division/Nationwide Mission Delivery. In this role she was responsible for