For almost two decades, Dr. Thompson has dedicated her career as a pediatric psychologist to improving the lives of children, adolescents, and families impacted by cancer. She completed her Ph.D. in Clinical-Developmental Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh, her predoctoral residency at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, DE, and her post-doctoral fellowship at Nationwide Children’s […]

Jennifer Bires is the Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She previously served as the Executive Director at Smith Center for Healing and the Arts in Washington, DC after almost a decade of experience as an oncology social worker in the DC area. Jennifer has 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 […]

Ricky joined the Inova Peterson Life with Cancer team in 2018 and serves as Administrative Coordinator where he plays an integral role in supporting both the team and the community with a deep commitment to fostering strong, lasting relationships. In his role, Ricky is dedicated to upholding the principles of trust, respect, and integrity, while […]

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 […]