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 […]

Mallory Dubell joined Inova Peterson Life with Cancer in November 2024 as an Administrative Coordinator. With two years of experience in healthcare administration, Mallory brings a strong foundation in patient service and office management. She graduated from James Madison University in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science and a minor in Chronic Illness. […]

Zenobia Flores joined Life with Cancer in September 2023 as an Administrative Coordinator. She has six years of healthcare experience within Inova from her previous Patient Access role at a Hematology Oncology Clinic. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Studies, specializing in Childhood Studies, in addition to a minor in Psychology, which she earned […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]