Who’s on our team?
Meet our President and CEO and the staff that oversees the programming and administration of the Center.
Meet the ones who provide people with cancer and their loved ones a welcoming, safe and informative experience at Hope Connections.
Clinical Staff
Nonie Akman, LCPC
Clinical Facilitator
Natasha Dotrang, LCSW-C
Clinical Facilitator
Chester McCoy, LCSW-C
Clinical Facilitator
Monique Presbury, LCSW-C
Clinical Facilitator
Stephanie Stern, LCSW-C
Clinical Facilitator
Tom Sumser, LCSW-C
Clinical Facilitator
Mind/Body Instructors
Johnnette Armstrong
Pink Ribbon Pilates
May Benatar, PhD, LCSW-C
Guided Meditation
Larry Bricker, M.Ed., Reiki Master
Relaxation & Tranquility
Marsha Brisker
Reiki & Chakra Balancing
Stacey Fannon
Mindfulness for Wellbeing
Judy Goldstein
Expressive Art
Angela Gore-Curry
Yin Yoga
Eric Govan
Mind-Body Boxing
Marlene Hayman
Katy's Book Club
Amy Morrison, RYT-200
Gentle Yoga
Carole Moskowitz
Pink Ribbon Pilates
Don Pelles
Hypnosis for Symptom Reduction
Kym Sevilla, CET, E-RYT
Certified Medical Exercise Specialist Strength and Balance
Charles Votaw
Tai Chi
Kathryn Winsberg
Knitting, Stitch & Chat
Medical Board
We are lucky to have the support of top medical professionals in the area to provide us with the latest information about the best clinical, behavioral, and social science on topics related to cancer and survivorship. We are grateful that many of these practitioners giver their time to present educational programming to our community.
Board of Directors
Of equal importance is our Board of Trustees. These community leaders provide strategic guidance and financial support, as well as participating in many of our social events. If you come to a party at Hope, you will be able to meet many of them and share stories.
Find out who they are and what motivates them to work so hard for us here >
Getting Started, Getting Around, and Getting the Help You Deserve
Get to know us before you even walk in the door: visit our FAQ page.
People Talk… What Do They Say About Us?
Rex’s Story
The second time my wife sprained her ankle for seemingly no reason, it seemed odd, but not worrisome. Her primary care doc wasn’t worried and sent her to an orthopedist…
Irene’s Story
We asked Irene how critical Hope Connections was to her, after she was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. Here’s what she said: “Like a 10 out of 10. It…
Janelle’s Story
When my mom was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, it didn’t fully register that, as a family, we would be dealing with cancer. I can’t remember how long it took before…