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Our Team

Meet the Ukandu Staff

At Ukandu, our work is driven by one clear purpose: to create hope, joy, and connection for families battling childhood cancer. Together with our board of directors, volunteers, and medical experts, we are building a future where no family faces this journey alone — fostering resilience and healing beyond the hospital walls.

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Jason Hickox

CEO
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Robin Emerick

Program Director
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Jenny Keating

Development Director
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Sage Palmer

Communications Director
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Joel Lampert, PsyD

Clinical Director

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Joanna Miu

Program Coordinator
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Kendall Dunn

Operations Manager

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Chelsea Fredrickson

Development Associate

Meet our Board of Directors

Our board of directors brings diverse expertise and a shared dedication to supporting families navigating childhood cancer, helping to guide Ukandu with vision and purpose.

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Mark McGraw

Chair
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Chris Schwab

Vice Chair
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Marcie Walsh

Treasurer
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Lisa Kolve

Secretary , DEI Committee Chair
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Luis Cardenas

Director

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Cecil Swamidoss

Director, DEI Committee
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Brandon Rochon

Director, DEI Committee
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Iraida B Hermann

Director, DEI Committee
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Chris Renfro

Director, Development Committee
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Rob Grassmyer

Director, Development Committee
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Rebecca Frinell

Development Committee Chair
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Margot Swanson

Director, Development Committee
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Richard Maxwell

Director

Meet our Medical Committee

Our medical experts lend their professional insight to guide our programs and services, ensuring every offering is medically informed, safe, and responsive to families’ needs.

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Dr. Jason Glover, MD

Medical Director
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Katie Allender, RN

Medical Committee
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Lauren Cheema, RN

Medical Committee