Rebecca Nellis on March 4, 2019

Last Thursday marked my 15th anniversary at Cancer and Careers. During the past decade and a half, I have changed, the organization has changed…and we have changed each other.

Nikki Zelin on October 22, 2018

Hi! My name is Nikki Zelin and I am so excited to be working at Cancer and Careers as the new Development Coordinator. I am eager to utilize my previous experience in both development and event support to help CAC expand its mission!

Grace Blumberg, LMSW on May 15, 2017

Hi there! My name is Grace Blumberg and I am thrilled to be joining Cancer and Careers as the new Program Coordinator.

Patricia Donini on March 27, 2017

Hi! My name is Pat Donini and I am thrilled to join Cancer and Careers as its Vice President of Development. Before coming to CAC, I was Founder and President of Avail Consulting Services, where I worked with nonprofits of all sizes to maximize and sustain their private support.

Nicole Franklin, MPH on January 9, 2017

My name is Nicole Franklin and I am Cancer and Careers’ new Manager of Programs. As a public health professional, I am continuously dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all people, which is why I am so excited to work for CAC.

Ross Weiner on September 22, 2016

Hey, all! My name is Ross Weiner and I am so excited to be joining the amazing Cancer and Careers team as the new Development Coordinator.

Chioma Onyekwere on September 1, 2016

My name is Chioma Onyekwere and I am excited to be the new Program Coordinator at Cancer and Careers! I recently graduated with my Master of Social Work degree from the University of Chicago, School of Social Service Administration.

Alicia Chin on March 3, 2016

Hi, I’m Alicia, a new staff member at Cancer and Careers. I’m also an old staff member, since I originally came on board in 2002, when the program was just getting started. There were only two of us back then, with a lot happening all at once. So much has changed!

Maddy Meislin on March 25, 2015

Hello! My name is Madeline Meislin but please feel free to call me "Maddy." I am very excited to join Cancer and Careers as the new Program Coordinator.

Rachel Becker, LMSW on June 6, 2014

There’s a saying among those of us who do cancer-related work that surviving and thriving during and after cancer treatment “takes a village.” Cancer and Careers plays a unique and vital role within the cancer support “village” and I couldn't be more excited about joining the dynamic team bringing the mission to life.

Chrissy Brennan on May 22, 2014

Hello! My name is Chrissy Brennan, and I’m thrilled to be joining Cancer and Careers as its new Associate Director of Programs. And what a time to start – just as the countdown begins to Cancer and Careers’ 4th annual National Conference on Work & Cancer.

Kelsey Fenton on December 12, 2013

Hello! My name is Kelsey and I am the new Program Coordinator for Cancer and Careers, taking over for Sarah who has been promoted to Associate Manager of Programs.

Becky Nelson on October 4, 2013

My name is Becky Nelson and I am so excited to join the Cancer and Careers family as Director of Development.

Lindsay Mitcher on August 8, 2013

I am so thrilled to join the Cancer and Careers team!

Andrew Jacob on August 1, 2013

After three years with Cancer and Careers, I am leaving for law school. Thank you to everyone who's helped me along the way!

Elissa Burnstein on March 29, 2013

Hi, everyone! My name’s Elissa Burnstein and I’m thrilled to be the new Director of Development at Cancer and Careers.

Cancer and Careers Staff on August 21, 2012

As summer comes to an end, our intern, Josephine, shares her thoughts about her time at Cancer and Careers!

Sarah Goodell on July 19, 2012

Hi! I’m Sarah and I’m very excited to be joining the Cancer and Careers team as the new Program Coordinator.

Amy Coleman on May 31, 2012

Hi there! I’m Amy and I’m thrilled to be the newest addition to the Cancer and Careers team as a Manager of Programs.

Trevel Balser on August 8, 2011

Hello, I’m thrilled to join the Cancer and Careers team as we celebrate our 10th anniversary.