Leadership

Over the past 6 years UKANDU has grown from one full-time employee to four full-time staff members.

We are thankful to have over 200 dedicated and committed volunteers who work closely with our full time staff to plan and execute year-round programming for families impacted by childhood and adolecent cancer.

UKANDU Employees

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Jason Hickox
Chief Executive Officer
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Robin Emerick
Program Director
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Sage Palmer
Marketing and Communications Director
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Johnna Loreen
Development Director

Board of Directors

Our board is comprised of impassioned leaders with diverse skills and experiences committed to the mission of providing hope, joy, and connection to the families of UKANDU. If you think you're talents would be well-suited to this year-round volunteer positions please reach out to us. 

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Mark McGraw
Chair
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Chris Schwab
Vice Chair
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Julie Desimone
Treasurer
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Ted Haley
Secretary
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Marcie Walsh

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Development Committee Chair
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Cecil Swamidoss
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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee
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Brandon Rochon
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Chris Renfro
Director
Development Committee
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Rebecca Frinell
Director
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Lisa Kolve
Director
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Committee Chair

Leadership Team

These dedicated volunteer work closely with our Program Director all year long to plan and execute our two week-long reisdental summer camp programs each year

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Nick Sherbo
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Jordan Herrle
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Andrea Lauer
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Allie Fox
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Kay Yancey
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Ed Burke