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Affiliates

CARRA: NCI Consumer Advocates in Research and Related Activities

C-Change

National Council on Skin Cancer Prevention


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Staff

Catherine M. Poole, President and Founder
Catherine M. Poole,
President and Founder




Catherine M. Poole

President and Founder

Catherine Poole, an 18-year melanoma survivor and patient advocate, founded MIF to provide the support and outreach that was so difficult to find during her own diagnosis and treatment. Poole is the author of Melanoma Prevention, Detection and Treatment, published YUP, revised in 2005. Her co-author is Dr. DuPont Guerry, Director of the Melanoma Program at Penn and world renowned melanoma expert. Contact Catherine at: info@melanomaintl.org


Lisa Newcomb
National Director

Lisa has over ten years of experience working with non-profit organizations. She currently oversees and coordinates MIF's educational programs, SEED Programs, Safe from the Sun, and develops new partnerships and programs to better serve MIF's mission.

Director of Development

Debbie has extensive experience with program development and event planning and has also spent many years leading and mentoring women. She has a passion for people and is a wonderful addition to the MIF family.

Joan Giombetti
Administrative Coordinator

Joan served as a volunteer and administrator for RESOLVE for over twelve years. She provides administrative support to the MIF team and serves as the coordinator of our volunteers.

 

UPDATE: December 21, 2008