Milla Grimm is the Manager of Business Operations for Life with Cancer at Inova Schar Cancer. Among other educational achievements, she holds a Master’s degree in International Business and possesses a strong international financial background along with leadership experience. Additionally, Milla has worked as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill. Throughout her professional career, she has […]

Melannieann supports the Women’s Surgical Oncology unit at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus/Hospital. Melannieann received her master’s degree in Social Work from George Mason University and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Virginia. She specializes in problem-solving, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, PTSD, self-esteem issues, spirituality, sexuality and identity issues. Melannieann […]

Alex joined Inova Life with Cancer in 2023 and is currently providing inpatient care at Inova Fairfax Hospital.  Alex received her Master’s Degree in Art Therapy and Counseling from The George Washington University, specializing in trauma.  Alex is a board-certified art therapist, licensed professional counselor, supervisor, certified yoga teacher and adjunct professor.  Areas of expertise […]

Jessica joined Inova Life with Cancer in July of 2023 as a Program Coordinator. She has worked in healthcare for almost ten years and her journey with Inova started in 2017 working at Inova Urogynecology and Ob/Gyn. Healthcare has given Jessica the platform to amplify her passion for patient advocacy. She believes that in patient […]

Alyssa is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist who joined the Inova Life with Cancer team in 2023. She received her master’s degree in art therapy and counseling from The George Washington University. Alyssa has experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults within medical facilities, community centers, and the private practice setting. […]

Kim Lowery Walker, MBA, LCSW-C joined Life with Cancer in 2021 as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology and coordinator of the Integrative Psycho-Oncology Program (IPOP), a four-program curriculum designed to build emotional coping skills and resilience from cognitive, mindfulness-based, and contemplative perspectives. She has a passion for using mind-body interventions, such as mindfulness meditation, yoga, […]

Sarah Bradley is the Director of Life with Cancer for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She brings 15 years of experience leading multidisciplinary service lines across large hospital systems. In addition, she has more than 20 years of personal experience supporting Northern Virginia patients and families impacted by cancer through an organization she founded in […]

Erin joined Life with Cancer in 2021 and is passionate about working with individuals and families to support their mental health and wellness needs during the course of their treatment. As a licensed clinical social worker, Erin has more than a decade worth of experience providing individual, family and group therapy to children, adolescents and […]

Kirstie came to Life with Cancer after managing the operations of the Inova Joan and Russell Hitt Center for Healthy Living located in Fairfax, VA. She currently oversees the exercise programming for cancer patients and survivors at Life with Cancer. She is a member of and certified by the following organizations: American Council on Exercise […]

Sofi joined Life with Cancer in January 2021 as an Oncology Nurse Navigator working at Inova Fairfax Hospital. She brings more than 25 years of oncology experience in adult oncology, adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant, and pediatric oncology. Sofi earned her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Minnesota State University and earned a Master’s […]