Meet The Cancer Support Team

Meet the people who make our mission possible—our staff and the leaders who help guide the work.

Meet the Cancer Support Center staff and board who support our mission every day. Our team and volunteer leaders help ensure clients and families receive compassionate care, resources, and community.

From counseling and wellness programs to outreach and special events, each person listed here plays a role in making the Center feel welcoming, professional, and supportive.

Our Staff

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Kristen Kolwelter

Executive Director

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Lisa Sarcinella

Director of Finance & Operations

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Jason Kieffer, LCPC

Clinical Program Director

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Chris Rosandich, MS

Nutrition & Wellness Program Manager

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Ali Rasper
Ali Rasper

Marketing Manager

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Kelly Friel, LCPC

Support Programs Manager & Art Therapist

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Megan Bonke, LPC, ATR-P

Child & Family Counselor and Art Therapist

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Melissa Strick, LCPC

Clinical Therapist

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Janine Arneberg

Volunteer Coordinator

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Wendy Butzbach

Program Navigator (Homewood)

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Darnesha Evans, MSHRM

Community Outreach Coordinator

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Jen Harris

Program Navigator
(Mokena)

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Stephanie Owens

Communication & Development Coordinator

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Alyssa Dobbs

Special Events Coordinator

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Kathy Drust

Finance Specialist

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Emily Cuddy

Grant Writer

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Allisa opyd

Development Coordinator

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Board Leadership

Jim Kvedaras

President

Kathleen Goss, PhD

Vice President

Jennifer Dore

Secretary

Michael Alberico

Treasurer

Joseph Kuchta

Immediate Past President

With gratitude for the volunteers, professionals, and community leaders who help strengthen our impact.

Board Members

  • Brent Bachus
  • Janet Bolton
  • Bob DeChene
  • Cathy Flaherty
  • Karen Gordon, PharmD
  • Charlene Hope, PharmD
  • Bobbi Kamradt
  • Stephen J. Kelley
  • Jim Lanigan
  • Jim Mommsen
  • Russ Prekwas
  • Marilyn Kent Tapajna

Honorary Board Members

  • Dee Adam
  • Julie Curran
  • Joan Dobrez
  • Jennifer Fallick, Founder
  • Carlton & Linda Fisk
  • Judith Hanzelin, R.N., Founder
  • Joan Hopkins, Founder
  • Patricia McDonald, Founder
  • Judy Svancarek-Williams, Founder
  • Carol VanTuyle, Founder