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 […]

Melissa F. Miller, PhD, MPH, currently serves as Research Director for Life with Cancer at Inova Schar Cancer Institute where she leads a dedicated research program focused on advancing supportive and integrative cancer care from diagnosis through the balance of life. Dr. Miller is deeply committed to leading research that not only informs practice but […]

Rebecca joined Inova Peterson Life with Cancer in 2021 as a Manager of Oncology Navigation and Counseling at Inova Schar Cancer. She brings 25+ years of experience as a social worker serving in clinical, administrative, program development, and leadership roles in community behavioral health.  She is passionate about supporting the development of behavioral health professionals, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Jennifer Bires, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C is a nationally recognized leader in psychosocial oncology with over 15 years of experience developing compassionate, patient-centered supportive care programs for individuals impacted by cancer and their families. As Executive Director of Integrative and Psychosocial Oncology at Inova Schar Cancer including the Peterson Life with Cancer program, she leads a […]

Kristen joined Inova in 2018 and currently serves as Director of Philanthropy supporting Inova Schar Cancer and Life with Cancer. Her primary focus is connecting grateful families and community members with meaningful ways to support Life with Cancer’s mission. Originally from the Shenandoah Valley, she is a graduate of George Mason University with a degree […]

Lauren is a Registered Dietitian who joined Life with Cancer in April 2018. She is a native of the Northern Virginia area, and graduated from James Madison University with her bachelor’s degree in Dietetics. Lauren completed her dietetic Internship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, and has spent the majority of her career […]

Amy joined Inova in 2012 and is the Executive Director of Philanthropy for Inova Peterson Life with Cancer. She brings nearly 25 years of development and marketing experience to her role and, as a cancer survivor, a passion for helping Life with Cancer fulfill its mission to improve the quality of life of those impacted […]

Darah joined Inova Peterson Life with Cancer in 2008 and has functioned in a number of roles providing therapeutic support to pediatric and adult oncology patients in various settings including medical oncology clinics, the inpatient oncology unit, and at IPLWC’s Family Center. Darah has been in a leadership role since 2019 and presently manages the […]