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 […]

Cheryl Hughes has over a decade of experience providing supportive care to cancer patients and their families. After earning her master’s degree in social work from Catholic University’s National Catholic School of Social Service, Cheryl completed postgraduate certifications in Palliative and End-of-Life Care as well as Traumatic Grief Counseling. Reflecting her deep respect for complementary […]

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 […]

Leigh Ann is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the Life with Cancer team in 2020. Leigh Ann specializes in providing evidenced-based treatment to adult patients and their caregivers, as well as any adult in the community affected by a cancer diagnosis. She also provides support to parents of children diagnosed with pediatric cancers. […]

Jane is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Board-Certified Art Therapist who joined Life with Cancer in 2020. As a behavioral health therapist and art therapist, Jane provides culturally responsive care for children, adolescents, and adults impacted by a cancer diagnosis. As an art therapist, Jane leads groups and individual sessions that promote both verbal and […]

Emily joined Life with Cancer as an Oncology Nurse Navigator in 2019.  She earned BSN from Johns Hopkins University and also has a BA in Mathematics and Hispanic Studies from Scripps College.  Emily worked as an inpatient oncology nurse at Memorial Sloan Kettering and as an outpatient oncology nurse at the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center.  […]

Lauren Broschak is an oncology-certified Licensed Clinical Social Worker who joined the Life with Cancer team in May 2019. She received her Master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan, where she specialized in clinical practice and health. She provides therapeutic support, resources and education to patients and their caregivers. Lauren serves as […]

Susan came to Life with Cancer in 2003. She currently conducts and coordinates exercise programs for cancer survivors at Life with Cancer. She is a member of and certified by the following organizations: the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Cancer Exercise Training Institute […]

Rebecca DiPatri, RN, BSN, OCN® has twenty years of clinical oncology nursing experience. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Virginia where she graduated cum laude. Among her many accomplishments, Rebecca has presented at national conferences for the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) and Association of Oncology Social Workers (AOSW). She […]