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 […]

Emily Hollifield joined the Inova Peterson Life with Cancer team in October 2022 as a Senior Program Manager. In her role, Emily leads outreach strategy and implementation including program marketing and communications, volunteers, special events and community partnerships. Emily is excited to increase accessibility and awareness of Life with Cancer to improve the lives of […]

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 Board-Certified Art Therapist who joined the Inova Life with Cancer team in 2023. She currently provides inpatient art therapy services for oncology patients and their loved ones at Inova Fairfax Hospital. Alyssa has experience providing care to children, adolescents, and adults within medical facilities, community centers, and the private practice setting. Alyssa […]

Lindsey is a licensed clinical social worker and behavioral health therapist, oncology at Life with Cancer’s Family Center.  She has over a decade of experience working with cancer patients and their loved ones in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient care. She has always had a passion to support people and their loved […]

Abba Abashe joined Life with Cancer in November 2022 as the Manager of Business Operations. Abba has over 9 years of professional experience with a diverse background in project management and business development. In his previous role, he was responsible for the development of primary care clinics across 4 different states. His mission is to […]

Tynaea joined Inova in 2017, beginning her healthcare journey in the Inova Fair Oaks Hospital Emergency Department with registration and several years coordinating for neurosurgeons. She is currently studying to complete her degree in Psychology with a minor in social work at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland. She has always been driven with the urge […]

Carmen is a bilingual English and Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the Life with Cancer team in July 2021 as a Behavioral Health Therapist, Oncology. She earned her Master’s degree in social work from Columbia University School of Social Work in New York City, where she specialized in Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice […]

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, […]