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Members listed below currently serve on the General Navigation Committee, the Navigation Certification Committee, the Navigation Member Engagement/Networking Committee, Navigator Award Committee, Navigation Mentorship Committee, and/or Navigation Conference Planning Committee
Lisa Spencer M.Ed., BSRT(T), BHCN, OPN-CG, CMF - Chair Navigation Committee
Lisa Spencer is the Breast Care Patient Navigator at Penn State Health – St. Joseph in Reading, Pennsylvania since 2011. Lisa holds certifications in Radiation Therapy, Breast Health Clinical Navigation, Oncology Navigation and Mastectomy Fitting. Lisa has worked at Cancer Centers in Detroit, MI, Chicago, IL and now in Reading, PA. Lisa is an educator at heart and does many hours of volunteer service for St. Joseph in the Reading community. Lisa is also former President (2014 – 2020) and now current President (again!) at Breast Cancer Support Services (bcssberks.org) and volunteers there as well. In 2024, Lisa was inducted into the Lebanon County Women’s Hall of Fame and recognized for her many years of dedication and service promoting healthcare.
Nelly Ulate MSN, RN, BHCN, ONN-CG - Co- Chair Navigation Committee and Co-Chair Navigation Conference Planning Committee
Nelly is an Oncology Nurse Navigator at U.T. Southwestern in Dallas, Tx. She graduated from Odessa College’s L.V.N. program in 1997 and later in 2001 with her Associates degree. She earned her BSN in 2018 and MSN in 2020, both from Grand Canyon University. She is currently on track to complete her MBA in 2026.She worked in various settings that included home health, hospice, case management, forensic nursing, and care coordination before being offered the role of Oncology nurse navigator in 2017. Wanting to learn all she could about navigation she joined NCBC. While at her first NCBC conference, she tested and passed her CNBN certification in 2018. That same year, she also obtained her ONN-CG certification thru AONN. Nelly takes great pride in helping patients navigate barriers to care during one of the most stressful parts of their lives. She also loves to educate new navigators on navigation and encourage them on their path believing that Building strong navigators helps patients !! This desire to want to help other navigators has been been the catalyst for Nelly to be a part of multiple NCBC committees: Navigation committee, Social media committee, National conference planning committee, Abstract/Poster review committee, BHCN test writer committee. Celebration committee.
Gretchen Cash, MBA, MSN, RN, BHCN, PHRN - Chair Navigation Certification Exam
Gretchen is a Breast Nurse Navigator at St. Luke’s University Health Network in Northeast Pennsylvania. She earned her nursing diploma from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in 1997. She then went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing education from Cedar Crest College. Needing something more to do with her time during the pandemic, Gretchen completed her master’s degree in Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University in 2023. Gretchen has worked in many different aspects of nursing throughout her career spending most of it in the emergency room as a nurse and working on an ambulance as a pre-hospital RN, however, she has really found her passion working with the breast cancer community. She assisted in the opening of two new breast centers that have made a tremendous impact on their communities. She oversees screenings and assists patients with obtaining diagnostic imaging and breast biopsies. She also assists patients in furthering their care for breast surgeons, genetic testing and education. Gretchen received her Certified Navigator-Breast Nurse from the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
Rosamaria Roman RN, BSN, BHCN - Co-Chair Navigation Certification Exam
Rosamaria currently serves as the Breast Clinic Coordinator and Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator at the Hospitals of Providence Breast and Women's Health Center in El Paso, Texas. She has over 30 years of nursing experience and has been involved in the care of women with breast cancer in various roles throughout the years. She initiated and facilitated a bilingual breast cancer support group providing support and resources to meet the needs of a largely Hispanic community. In 2003 she was instrumental in the development of the breast center and concurrently starting the navigation program. In 2016, she implemented hereditary cancer risk assessment after completing the City of Hope Intensive Cancer Risk Assessment course. Rosamaria has a leading role in maintaining NAPBC accreditation ensuring quality services are continually provided to the patients she serves.
Kristi Denny RT(R)(M)(BS) BHCN, CGRA, FNCBC - Navigation Member Engagement/Networking Committee Chair
Kristi has over 25 years of breast imaging experience and is registered in multiple modalities. Her current role is the Genetic Navigator at Grandview Cancer Center in Birmingham, AL. In her time there she has been responsible for building their Interdisciplinary Breast Program as well as the Genetics Program and pursuing Centers of Excellence for Lung, Base of Skull, and Pancreas. Kristi also runs the Cancer Support Group to help those walking through cancer build community with others.
Rebecca Vanderveken RN, CBCN ONCC - Co-Chair Navigation Member Engagement/Networking Committee
Rebecca is an experienced Breast Surgery Nurse Coordinator and Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, where she has served since 2018;iIn a high-volume, multidisciplinary breast center. She plays a key role in care coordination, program development, and accreditation leadership. In 2021, Rebecca helped launch the High Risk and Inherited Risk Clinic in collaboration with the Surgery and Genetics departments. She serves as the primary liaison to the American College of Surgeons and has led her team through two National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) reaccreditations. She also chairs the Survivorship Committee for Commission on Cancer (CoC) accreditation and has completed the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship Training Series. Rebecca holds the Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN) credential, through the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC), and has completed the Leadership in Oncology Navigation (LION) program through the American Cancer Society. She is actively involved in outreach and education, including launching a patient buddy program to support breast cancer patients and survivors. She also serves as a clinical representative for the Pennsylvania Department of Health Cancer Coalition and is an active member of the Pennsylvania Oncology Navigation Network. Outside of work, Rebecca enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and their three dachshunds.
Jane Jachowicz RN, BSN, CN-BN, CBCN - Chair Mentorship Committee
Jane has been a breast care nurse navigator for over 20 years in University, community and military settings. She has transformed new programs to run efficiently and create workflow processes to ensure timely care for newly diagnosed patients. Jane was a pioneer for Nurse Navigation telehealth intake appointments for the newly diagnosed cancer patients at the University of Colorado. She take great pride in ensuring that all of her patients are confident in their plan of care throughout their breast cancer journey. She loves to develop creative ways of explaining pathophysiology that resonates with each patient and supporting them uniquely from diagnosis, through active treatment and beyond survivorship. Jane has a strong passion for educating patients/family to enhance their experience through empowerment and understanding. She is known by her patients for her creative analogies and drawings provided during appointments. Jane believes that certifications in breast care show not only a passion for knowledge, but also a strong commitment to our patients. She has maintained the NCBC certification for 13 years running.
Sara Minck, MA, RT(R)(M)(BD) BHCN - Chair NCBC Honors & Recognition Council for Navigation
Sara has been an imager for as long as she could hold a pencil or crayon. Over the years the modality of image creation has changed a bit. With a background in both fine arts and medical imaging she currently serves the Connecticut Valley Region as a Breast Imaging Navigator at The Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Griffin Hospital; she additionally co-facilitates their breast cancer support group. She is passionate about holistic, integrative healing and health equity throughout the continuum of care. Beyond her day job she can be found working on various community offerings in the realms of both breast health as well as the arts and music scene.
Sherry Bogar, CMA (AAMA), CN-BC - Co- Chair NCBC Honors & Recognition Council for Navigation
I have been a Certified Medical Assistants for over 20 years. In 2021, I became a Certified Navigator for Breast Cancer. As the medical assistant and patient navigator for the Breast Surgical Oncology Clinic, I work directly for the Director of the Breast Clinic and Chief of Staff along with the Assistant Chief of Surgery. As a patient navigator in the surgical oncology clinic my focus is on the coordination of care for our Breast Cancer patients. I strive to be a vital team member of the healthcare team in assuring that our patients are provided safe and quality patient care. I have proven to be a professional teammate by taking the initiative in the development of processes to streamline the oncology navigation process while incorporating it into the breast clinic flow. I firmly believe that a great navigator can be anyone who is invested in providing amazing patient care while serving their profession and community. They should have a passion for caring for others and treating them like they would want their family treated.
Jenifer Dumire BSN, RN, CVRN-BC, BHCN, CGRA - Chair Navigation Conference Planning Committee
Jenifer is a Nurse Navigator at The Breast Center at Midland Health in Midland, Texas who is passionate about providing the highest standard of breast care. She heads the Comprehensive Breast Committee, responsible for The Breast Center’s NAPBC (National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers) accreditation. She also spends many hours in community outreach, identifying patient populations that are underserved to reach those patients with early detection by education through churches, civic gatherings and health fairs. She serves as the Genetic Navigator who developed a high-risk clinic at The Breast Center identifying those who are at increased lifetime risk for breast cancer, guiding these patients to receive recommended screening. She is also responsible for the implementation of the center’s genetic testing.
Nicole Centers MBA, BSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, BHCN, FNCBC
Nicole started her oncology career as an infusion and compounding nurse, she has worked in many facets of oncology care in Kentucky, Florida, Texas, and Georgia. Having developed breast health and genetic clinics, overseen cancer clinic builds, and created several navigation programs, the impact of quality, patient-centered care is the focus of her career. Nicole serves on and leads several national committees with varying organizations to share best practices, develop testing, and standard set for varying professional components of the care continuum. Throughout her career, NCBC has remained a source of growth and experience, from certifying as a breast navigator, presenting posters of abstracts, serving on committees, presenting best practices in navigation, to now serving on their Board of Directors.
Mary Rivera, MSN, RN, AOCNS
Mary is an experienced Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist with a specialization in patient navigation. With over 20 years of dedicated service in oncology healthcare and leadership, Mary has been instrumental in developing and implementing patient navigation programs across multiple healthcare facilities. Her expertise lies in brokering strategies of shared collaboration amongst frontline team members, providers, researchers, and other healthcare leaders regarding care coordination, clinical pathways and best practices, from screening to survivorship. Mary’s collaborative approach involves working closely with community based and multidisciplinary teams, to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care. She is passionate about eliminating barriers to care and providing personalized support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the healthcare system with ease. In addition to pursuing her Doctoral degree, Mary is actively involved in oncology nursing education and mentorship, sharing her knowledge and experience with the next generation of nurses. Her commitment to patient-centered, evidenced-based cancer care added to the ability to foster strong Navigation programs amongst a service line has been a driving force in her career. In her spare time, Mary enjoys gardening during the warmer months and volunteering at her local community animal shelter as a medical foster in State College, Pennsylvania.
Nancy "Charlie" Ulrickson Swopes MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, CN-BN
Charlie is the Lead Nurse Navigator at The Hospitals of Providence in El Paso, TX. She has been in oncology nursing for 17 years and found her true passion to be in breast cancer. Mrs. Swopes earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from the University of Texas at El Paso and her Master's Degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University. Currently, she is part of the leadership team at her network that is responsible for the Commission on Cancer and National Accreditation Programs Breast Centers accreditations. She is a long-standing member of NCBC and the Oncology Nursing Society. Charlie has also served on the test writing committee for the ONS Certified Breast Nurse Exam. She is proud to have successfully started the first Local Navigator Network chapter of AONN + in her area. Another important aspect of her career is patient advocacy with our lawmakers in Washington D.C.. She is serves on the board of directors for the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation.
Amanda H. Philyaw, BS, RT(R)(M)(CT), BCHN
Amanda H. Philyaw is the only Cancer Navigator at Rutherford Regional Medical Center in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. Amanda has an Associate’s Degree in Radiography from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute and Bachelor’s Degrees in Business Administration and Healthcare Management from Gardner-Webb University. She completed her ARRT registries in Radiography in 1996, Mammography in 1997, and Computed Tomography in 1998. Amanda obtained her BCHN in June of 2023.Amanda managed an outpatient imaging center for seven years, including being the Mammography Supervisor and managing Breast Navigation. She also helped start a Mobile Wellness Mammography Screening Unit.Amanda lives with her husband in Lenoir, North Carolina. She enjoys being MalMal to their granddaughter. In her spare time, she enjoys boating, kayaking, bicycling, and driving her antique car.
Janice Turner RN, BHCN
Janice is a Breast Navigator at Medical Center Hospital in Odessa TX, with 30 years of nursing experience, from bedside care, to Hospice, to her current position as Breast Navigator. She is dedicated to supporting patients throughout their breast health journey. She works closely with patients and healthcare teams to provide education, guidance, and personalized care from screenings through treatment and survivorship. Janice is passionate about patient advocacy and creating a supportive reassuring experience for every individual she serves.
Anne-Marie Galvin, BSN, RN,BHCN
Anne-Marie is a patient navigator in the Lifespan Cancer Institute at Rhode Island Hospital. She is a graduate of Community College of Rhode Island, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Southern New Hampshire University, and is currently enrolled in a master’s degree program for quality. She is a member of the Joint Commission champion team at Rhode Island Hospital and an active member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control & Epidemiology (APIC),ONS. I work closely with breast cancer and gynecologic cancer patients at the Lifespan Cancer institute. She helps patients and their families navigate the healthcare system and their continuum of cancer care. I look forward to becoming a active member of NCBC.In my free time I am a boating enthusiast and has spent most of my free time boating in the summer months in New England waters. In the winter months I enjoy spending time with my Labrador retrievers.
Renee Robinson MSN, CN-BN
Renee has been a nurse for 20 years. She began her career in 2003 as an LPN working on the Med-Surg unit, until she received her associate degree in 2004 from Eastern Oklahoma State College. She received her bachelor’s degree in 2008 from the University of Oklahoma. Renee has recently received her master’s degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 2024. Renee received her Breast Health Clinical Navigator certification form National Consortium of Breast Centers in 2016. Renee has been navigating surgical as well as oncology patients since 2014.
Sohnia Sandhu, RT(R)(M)(BS)(ARRT), BHCN
Sohnia is a multi-modality radiologic technologist based in California. She specializes in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast health navigation, patient education/advocacy, and MQSA adherence. She has been working in the field of radiology for 20 years and is currently actively involved in direct patient care. Sohnia has played a role in establishing and accrediting several facilities from the ground up. She continues to provide consultation as a navigator and advisor to support and maintain their programs. Her patients value, acknowledge, and trust her compassionate care and professionalism. This motivates her to realize the blessing of serving them and to continuously learn and expand her expertise. Sohnia has experience working with diverse demographics and has a special interest in assisting underserved and impoverished women who may lack resources, funds, or education to access preventive breast health care. She aspires to collectively engage in deeper work and to continue fighting against breast cancer and advocating for early detection education.
Tanya W. Moseley, MD, DBA, FACR, FSBI, PPHC, PMP, CMQ/OE, CN-BP
Tanya is a professor in the departments of Breast Imaging and Breast Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Her clinical interests and expertise include quality improvement, imaging efficiency, difficult interventional procedures, and disparities in health care. Dr. Moseley is a board-certified radiologist with the American Board of Radiology. Dr. Moseley obtained the PPHC (Pandemic Preparedness Healthcare Certification) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, she is accredited as a Project Management Professional, a Manager of Quality and Organizational Excellence, and a Breast Patient Provider Navigator. She has written numerous articles and textbook chapters and co-authored the Clinical Breast Tomosynthesis textbook.
Erica Nigro R.T.(R)(M), ARRT, BHCN
Erica has over 10 years of healthcare experience, with 7 of those dedicated to Breast imaging and leadership. She is a seasoned professional known for her expertise in process improvement. As a proud member of the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) for two years, she remains committed to advancing best practices and enhancing patient care. Erica is currently the Breast Care Coordinator for Northside Hospital Cancer Institute in Atlanta, Ga where she combines clinical acumen with strategic vision to drive meaningful change and optimize outcomes in breast health and the care continuum.
Arlanna Victorian ARRT(R)(M), BS, NMTCB(RS), CN-BI
Arlanna has been in Radiology for 25 years. She started in 2003 as a Radiologic Technologist at the VA Medical Center and then she did on the job training for CT. I went to Radiation Therapy School at Washburn University in Topeka, KD and completed that. In 2010. She went to Mammography school and received my Mammography Certification in 2016. She is CN-BI since 2021 and graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Medical Imaging from Washburn University in December of 2022. She is currently preparing to sit for her Radiation Safety Boards through Nuclear Medicine.
Geri Delgado ARRT, RT(R)(M)(BD), BHCN
A native of Colorado, Geri is the Lead Breast Imaging Navigator for the Breast Center of Excellence located at St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center, in Pueblo, Colorado. Geri oversees navigation for St. Mary-Corwin, The Breast Center at Pueblo West, and St. Thomas More Hospital in neighboring Canon City. Passionate about breast health, Geri has more than 10 years' experience in the breast imaging field, including 4 years in Breast Imaging Navigation. In addition to daily navigation, Geri’s duties include managing the High-Risk Breast MRI program for the St. Mary-Corwin High-Risk Clinic, resulting mammography, ultrasound, and MRI exams for the 3 facilities, tracking biopsies with the Breast Nurse Navigator, and more in the efforts to maintain a high quality of care for the patients. Geri has been instrumental in completing the most recent NQMBC and NAPBC accreditations for St. Mary-Corwin. She remains committed in her efforts to keep breast health in the forefront of her community.
Victoria Blacker-Barthel RT(R)ARRT, BS, CBPN-1, BHCN
Victoria started her career performing mammograms and then found gratification is performing exams in lnterventional Radiology. She found that through both areas of imaging, she knows that patients facing cancer need a kind and gentle support system as they are in their journey. Victoria has been navigating patients for more than 20 years and found her passion in Navigation. She works diligently and collaboratively with the breast surgery center walking hand in hand with the patients. She is responsible for sitting on the board for the NAPBC at Albany Medical Center. The most satisfying part of my day is distributing fresh picked vegetables from the "pink ribbon garden that is sponsored by Albany Med Health System and Libby's Legacy. These gardens are tended by Breast cancer survivors, so that the fresh produce is distributed to the breast cancer patients that are actively in treatment. The hope is that once the treatment is completed, the recipient will volunteer and work in the gardens. She is active in the American Cancer Society's cancer Coalition and sits on the educational board for To Life. She is on the Survivorship committee as well as the Cancer Care Committee. She facilitates a support group for women and their families that offers support for the changes that they all face with a cancer diagnosis.
Fiordaliza Gomez, BA, BSN, RN, BHCN
Liza is a Nurse Navigator for Oncology Services at RWJBH Rahway. Liza holds a BA in Psychology from Rutgers University and a BSN from Chamberlain College of Nursing. She obtained her patient navigation certificate from the Harold P. Freedman Patient Navigation Institute in New York. Liza has previously worked in-patient Hematology Oncology and out-patient infusion. Before becoming a nurse, she had a career in Public Health, where she focused on community mobilization and reducing health disparities through screenings, education, risk reduction and patient navigation. Liza’s role as a navigator is to help patients understand their diagnosis and the treatment options, including clinical trials. She provided patient with resources and services available to them. As a Navigator, she ensures seamless coordination of care between all members of the healthcare team, even if they are at various locations and she improves communications between the patient and the team. She is an advocate for the patient and addresses barriers, as well as provides education and resources to connect patients with support services.“It's my calling to use my expertise and passion to advocate for, educate and empower patients to take an active role in their care,” Lisa said. “As the daughter of immigrants and a first generation American, I understand what it's like to be in a foreign place and not understand the language. That's where a cancer diagnosis lands people. They don’t have to do it alone.”
Widlyn Beauvais, BSN, RN, BHCN
Widlyn currently works as a Breast Clinical Oncology Nurse Navigator at Cooperman Barnabas Health Center. With most of her career spent as an oncology nurse in various roles, she brings extensive experience to her current position. Prior to becoming a Nurse Navigator, Widlyn served as an infusion nurse in the ambulatory care setting. She is deeply passionate about supporting patients throughout their breast cancer journey, using a compassionate, patient-centered approach to address barriers to care and guide patients through their treatment. Widlyn believes in the power of education, advocacy, and empowerment to help patients navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. While she may not be able to remove the fear, she is committed to easing the stress and burden that comes with it. She is dedicated to improving outcomes for breast cancer patients through both direct patient care, policy advancement, and raising awareness about clinical trials.
Colleen McGranor, LPN, BHCN
Colleen is a nurse navigator in a breast imaging department in central Pennsylvania. She brings responsibility, respect and kindness to patients. She believes education is key for patients’ health and well-being. She recently began a department research project that will track data on outcomes as well as help minimize occurrences of patients “falling through the cracks.”
Rachelle Jean Louis, BS, CN-BA, OPN-CG, ACS-LION
Rachelle is a dedicated Breast Health Liaison and a Professional Multilingual Patient Navigator with over 20 years of experience in different medical settings, specializing in culturally sensitive and personalized breast cancer screening navigation. For the past decade, she has worked at a high-volume Breast Cancer Screening and Patient Navigation Program at the Perlmutter Cancer Center at NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island. A passionate advocate for preventive breast health, and an active member of the Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+), Rachelle actively removes socioeconomic barriers to ensure that women have equal access to early detection, timely appointments, resources, and education. Rachelle received her CN-BA certification from the National Consortium of Breast Centers in 2022 and completed the Leadership in Oncology Navigation (LION) program certification through the American Cancer Society. As an active contributor in the breast health field, Rachelle authored and co-authored two articles on patient-centered oncology navigation. In addition to her oncology navigation training, Rachelle is an ALTA bilingual certified in Creole, French, and Spanish, she successfully bridges cultural gaps to empower patients and boost screening compliance through targeted and multicultural educational materials.
Kimberley McNair Scott, RN, BSN, OCN
Kimberley is a Breast Cancer Nurse Navigator at Legacy Health in Portland, Oregon. She began her career in social services in 1997 after earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Social Work from Pacific University. Driven by a passion for helping others, Kimberley pursued further education and obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland in 2010. Throughout her nursing career, she has gained valuable experience in both direct patient care and leadership roles. In her current position as an Oncology Nurse Navigator, Kimberley has the privilege of supporting breast cancer patients through every aspect of their care, ensuring that patients understand their options and feel empowered in their decision-making. With a deep commitment to patient advocacy, Kimberley works closely with multidisciplinary teams, helping patients navigate the complexities of treatment while fostering a sense of hope and confidence.
Jessica Harter, BSN, RN
Jessica is a Registered Nurse with a decade of experience in healthcare specializing in post operative care and surgical oncology. Before transitioning into the role of Breast Health Navigator she managed a Medical/Surgical unit and Hospice Unit. While she enjoyed this role, it was also a time of personal challenge as she was diagnosed with the BRCA 2 mutation. In 2022 she underwent a prophylactic double mastectomy which transformed her physically, mentally, and professionally. The decision to have surgical intervention deeply shaped her professional path and led me to my current role! Now she finds fulfillment in guiding others through their own personal breast health journeys! Outside of work she and her husband embrace the joys of country living with their four children! They love to homestead, hike, and play around our wooded acreage with their two dogs. Their future goals include breeding highland cows and adding pigs to their livestock.
Tami Hudson, RN, BSN, BHCN, CGRA, CGN
Tami is the Breast Health Clinical Navigator at Singing River Health System in south Mississippi. She began her nursing career in 2006 after receiving an associate degree in nursing from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. She received her bachelor degree in nursing from University of Mississippi in 2020. In 2022, she completed the Intensive Course in Genetic Cancer Risk Assessment at City of Hope in Durante, California, and received her certification as a Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) from National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC). In 2023, she received her certification in Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment from NCBC. She received her credential award as a Clinical Genomics Nurse (CGN) from Nurse Portfolio Credentialing Commission (NPCC) in 2024. Tami assisted with the development and implementation of the genetic testing and high-risk breast programs at Singing River Health System. She oversees screening and provides pre/post genetic test education and counseling for patients tested through the mammography department. She also manages high-risk breast patients who qualify for additional surveillance based on risk assessment scores and breast density.
Kelly Lancaster, RTR(M)BHCN
Kelly Lancaster is a dedicated Breast Imaging Navigator at the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health in Spartanburg, South Carolina. With more than 20 years of experience in mammography and over a decade devoted to breast imaging navigation, Kelly has built her career around helping women feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout their breast health journey. Kelly earned her Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology from Spartanburg Community College and became registered in mammography in 2005 after completing her mammography education through Greenville Technical College. In 2013, she transitioned into breast imaging navigation at the Bearden-Josey Center for Breast Health, where she continues to serve patients today. In 2025, Kelly achieved her Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN) certification through the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCoBC), further strengthening her commitment to excellence in breast health navigation and patient-centered care. For Kelly, navigation is much more than coordinating appointments and guiding patients through the next steps in their care. It is about being a familiar and reassuring presence during a time that can feel frightening and uncertain. She is passionate about making sure every woman understands what lies ahead, has the opportunity to ask questions, and never feels as though she is navigating the process alone. At the heart of Kelly’s work is a simple philosophy: every patient should feel like she is the most important patient. Outside of her professional role, Kelly lives in Union, South Carolina, with her husband, two children, and mini dachshund, Mae Mae. Much of her free time is spent enjoying time with her family. For Kelly, both professionally and personally, showing up for others is at the heart of what matters most.
Aubri Ward, MSN, RN, BHCN
Aubri serves as the Breast Program Coordinator and Nurse Navigator for the Hendrick Breast Institute in Abilene, Texas. In this role, she oversees the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of the breast program. She is responsible for maintaining the program’s accreditation through the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), has been integral in developing and managing the high risk and genetic testing programs for Hendrick Health, and coordinating the Multidisciplinary Team. Recognizing that a breast cancer diagnosis affects the whole family, Aubri has worked to incorporate support programs and services for patients and their caregivers. She actively contributes to institutional quality initiatives and champions a culture of safety, equity, and excellence in breast health care. Passionate about patient advocacy, program growth, and quality excellence, Aubri is committed to building systems that support both patients and providers. Walking the journey of terminal illness with her late husband, that of her late sister’s battle with ALS, and every patient throughout her career has guided Aubri in her mission to ensure that all patients have what they need to live their best life. Additionally, since community outreach and education and access to care are critical components of a healthy community, Aubri is devoted to spreading awareness of available care services and resources to all members of the community.
Erika Burley, BSN, RN, ONN-CG, BHCN
Erika is a Breast Oncology Nurse Navigator at Grady Health System in Atlanta, Georgia, where she provides patient-centered navigation, education, care coordination, and support for individuals throughout the breast cancer continuum. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is currently pursuing her Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP) degree. Erika holds multiple specialty certifications, including Certified Oncology Nurse Navigator (ONN-CG), Certified Breast Care Nurse (CBCN), and Certified Breast Health Clinical Navigator (BHCN), demonstrating her commitment to excellence in breast oncology, navigation, survivorship, and patient advocacy. She is the founder of Navigating the Fight, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals affected by breast cancer through education, navigation resources, survivorship planning, community outreach, and patient empowerment initiatives. Her work emphasizes reducing barriers to care, improving access to supportive services, and promoting equitable outcomes for patients and families.