Technology
- Christian Lee
- Alex Kim
- Justin Tsui
- Madhavi Desai
Christian Lee
Web DEV
Medical accidents and disease impact entire families, presenting physical, mental and financial challenges on top of added responsibilities. I joined Here to Serve because of their mission of building and providing support systems to uplift and care for families. I started as a web developer and my role and responsibilities quickly evolved. I now have my hands in database management, online fundraising, web design, blog posts and more. As a result, I have developed new skills, like search engine optimization, and have been exposed to the behind-the-scenes operations of a non-profit.
Alex Kim
Software/Hardware Support
I have been interested in technology all of my life. A few years ago, I decided to make a career out of it and found TeamLogic IT. I am passionate about technology, which extends to my work at TeamLogic IT and Here to Serve. I love working with people and solving problems. Any organization needs to function properly on all levels — behind the scenes and on the front stage. It is critically important for a nonprofit to do the same. I understand the obstacles that a nonprofit organization can have, and I enjoy using my experience in IT to assist Here to Serve with any IT challenges.
Justin Tsui
Software/Hardware Support
Here to Serve needs reliable, secure and affordable technology solutions supported by trusted providers. My company TeamLogic IT, and our team, stepped in and volunteered for this role. We all understand the IT challenges a non-profit with limited budget faces getting the technology to work for the organization. As we become more reliant on the technology for our work, we passionately provide reliable services and give Here to Serve the confidence that no matter what IT issues they encounter, we can solve it.
Social Media
- Yousef Al-Nuaimi
- Sameera Rangwala
- Srushti Wagh
Yousef Al-Nuaimi
Social Media Writer and Post Designer
Hey! I’m Yousef, and I’m a part of the Social Media Team at Here to Serve. Our founder Katie always stresses the importance of the often disregarded aspect of cancer, which is the journey itself. I wanted to volunteer at Here to Serve because I believe in their mission of supporting families on their journey through childhood cancer. Also, a byproduct of the pandemic was the amount of spare time some people had and still have, so why not lessen the burden of those who don’t have that luxury? Volunteering for a good cause is a reward in itself, but it feels especially rewarding at Here to Serve.
Sameera Rangwala
Blogger and Social Media Writer
As a former biotechnology professional, I spent over ten years researching and developing methods to detect HPV viruses that can incite cervical cancer and human biomarkers that might indicate disease onset. As a scientist, I was behind the “curtain” of a clinical sample. However, the actual patient was always in my mind and heart. How is the patient coping with illness? Do they have the resources needed for proper care? Now, as I transition from the lab to eventually teaching science to children, I can contemplate how I genuinely want to make an impact in this era of my life. My goal is to be a better nurturer to my family and help support the well-being of the community around me. As a mother of three, I am grateful and fortunate to have the time to dedicate to my children. I chose to volunteer for Here to Serve to utilize my research and writing skills to share words of support for families and children navigating the technicalities and challenges of their cancer journey. I am fortunate to be a small part of such a dedicated organization.
Srushti Wagh
Blogger and Social Media Writer
During the course of my postgraduate I was exposed to social-related work and volunteering. I was greatly impressed by the mission of Here to Serve. The cause resonates with my experiences. Being involved in this wonderful organization helps me being more empathetic and people-centric. Also, working as an HR (Learning and Organization Development) in my professional career definitely helped evolve me holistically. I feel I can leverage my skills and I’m privileged to work with my heart and soul at Here to Serve.
Bloggers
- Sameera Rangwala
- Emily Rogalin
- Rachel Peach Fenske
- Kellie Hanna
- Danielle Loumagne
Sameera Rangwala
Blogger and Social Media Writer
As a former biotechnology professional, I spent over ten years researching and developing methods to detect HPV viruses that can incite cervical cancer and human biomarkers that might indicate disease onset. As a scientist, I was behind the “curtain” of a clinical sample. However, the actual patient was always in my mind and heart. How is the patient coping with illness? Do they have the resources needed for proper care? Now, as I transition from the lab to eventually teaching science to children, I can contemplate how I genuinely want to make an impact in this era of my life. My goal is to be a better nurturer to my family and help support the well-being of the community around me. As a mother of three, I am grateful and fortunate to have the time to dedicate to my children. I chose to volunteer for Here to Serve to utilize my research and writing skills to share words of support for families and children navigating the technicalities and challenges of their cancer journey. I am fortunate to be a small part of such a dedicated organization.
Emily Rogalin
Blogger
I am a copywriter in healthcare advertising in NYC and I’m so excited to be a part of the blogging team at Here to Serve. Having lost my dad to cancer and seeing so many others impacted by this terrible disease, I really connected with the mission at Here to Serve. Words are powerful, and I’m honored to use mine to help bring support to families on this difficult journey.
Rachel Peach Fenske
Blogger
Rachel Peach Fenske, BSN, has worked in healthcare for over a decade, and the past six years as a nurse. Additionally, she is a healthcare freelance writer and cares for her two elderly parents who have multiple health problems. Having worked in many different healthcare settings, Rachel has seen the triumphs and changes the years (and the pandemic) have wrought on the clinical landscape. She feels the current system is failing many people in a myriad of ways. That feeling is what drew her to volunteer for Here to Serve. This non-profit organization makes sure nobody- regardless of your situation- falls through cancer’s healthcare cracks. Here to Serve helps in unique, community-minded ways that empower families, who otherwise would be left floundering amid the life-changing chaos that cancer creates.
Kellie Hanna
Blogger
Kellie Hanna is a content strategist and writer in San Francisco, CA who enjoys using her skills to make a positive difference in the world. After losing her mother to cancer 20 years ago, and since then, seeing several friends and family members battle cancer, she is thrilled to support Here to Serve.
Danielle Loumagne
Blogger
Danielle Loumagne is a Registered Nurse and Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse who has worked in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology for over 13 years. As a Health Content Writer, she utilizes her experience to share deeper insights regarding what goes on within the hospital setting, and strives to help her readers at Here to Serve feel more prepared and educated for their treatment and care.
Marketing and Fundraising
- Dylan Wyke
- Nick Plate
- Gianna Potella
Dylan Wyke
Email Marketing
I chose to volunteer at Here To Serve because I believe in their mission to love and support the lives of families battling cancer. I’ve gotten to see just how passionate every single person is about truly helping these families and it makes me happy that I could play a small part as well.
Nick Plate
Fundraising
Nick Plate is a Senior Vice President & Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management’s Flagship Office, based out of Rockefeller Plaza, New York. He learned about Here to Serve after speaking with board member Adeel Khan who inspired him with his passion and vision for Here to Serve. After researching the organization, Nick decided to dedicate his time, experience, and skillset to helping families along their journey battling cancer. He is a huge believer that extremely unfortunate circumstances and hardships can be cultivated into positive experiences – adversity breeds new perspectives and builds resilience. This coincides with Katie’s message that the journey of a cancer patient and their respective family is extremely critical & often overlooked when people support and give to cancer-related organizations. Nick hopes by volunteering, he will be able to provide positive experiences and support to those going through one of the most arduous hardships in life. And in turn, he hopes to learn and gain strength from the incredible fortitude demonstrated by children and families going through their journey with cancer.
Kayla Moriarty
Public Relations
Kayla is an award-winning marketer and industry leader who specializes in brand marketing and awareness. She was recently named a Rising Leader Under 40 honoree by AdExchanger, and has also been named one of the Top Women in Media and a Social Media Groundbreaker by Cynopsis, as well as named one of the Cynopsis 2021 It List honorees. She has spoken on native advertising panels at Adweek Europe, and has won several PromaxBDA, Webby Adweek, YouTube Works, and Clio awards. Kayla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fairfield University and a Master’s of Science in Social Work from Columbia University.
She recently served as the first-ever VP of Marketing at Headgum (comedy podcast network) and the first-ever VP of Digital Consumer Marketing for the MTV Entertainment Group (Comedy Central, Paramount Network, MTV, VH1, CMT, TV Land, Pop, Smithsonian, and Logo) where she worked on campaigns for series and franchises such as: Broad City, South Park, VMAs, Yellowstone, and The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.
Kayla’s background in social work and working with partners of patients in the GYN Oncology unit at Roosevelt hospital lead her to seek out an opportunity to lend her marketing skills to a life-changing organization. She is excited to contribute to the mission-driven work at Here to Serve.
Elisa Urdaneta
Digital Marketing
Elisa Urdaneta brings a wealth of digital marketing expertise, having assisted businesses across the United States and Latin America. Born and raised in Venezuela, she offers a diverse and valuable skill set. Elisa joined our team due to her strong alignment with our mission and vision, and she is enthusiastic about contributing to our goals
Graphic Design
- Stephan Donche
- Bonney Ruan
- Alex P. Lewis
- Eriq Chang
- Steinar Shellenberger
Alex P. Lewis
Digital Graphic Design
I volunteer with Here to Serve because I love the work they’re doing to support families and kids. I’m so lucky to be part of an organization that is helping to make sure that all families have the resources they need to make informed healthcare decisions.
Eriq Chang
Brand Design, QRIO Creative Studio
Katie has a great vision for what matters, having dealt directly with the cancer journey. And, since the journey is really the most important thing, what better partner than someone who completely understands the vital needs of those just beginning treatments on the road to recovery? This is the reason I contribute my creative energy to Here to Serve.
Steinar Shellenberger
Digital Graphic Design
It’s a great opportunity to be able to learn and grow while helping an organization like Here to Serve with their important mission. Here to Serve has allowed me to contribute my graphic/web design skills and learn a bit more about WordPress.
Stephan Donche
Digital Graphic Design, Via Design
Here to Serve helps an often forgotten population…families caring for sick children. I volunteer for them because they are a small big-hearted organization that has a profound impact on the families they help. And Katie is driven to make it as impactful as possible.
Bonney Ruan
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Here to Serve provides critical assistance to families navigating cancer by providing valuable resources and mobilizing community support. I’m really grateful I can work with so many passionate individuals and play a small part in such an impactful organization.
Program
- Jennifer Doner
Jennifer Doner
Program
Jennifer (Jenn) Doner is a healthcare business leader who has been driven for over two decades to improve health and well-being through advancing business strategy. Her career has spanned healthcare consulting and executive leadership of multiple organizations & business functions, including a large orthopedic practice, care model innovation for home dialysis, and modernization & innovation solutions for large healthcare businesses. Her leadership has focused on transforming and driving change across all types of healthcare organizations (e.g., not-for-profit, for-profit, academic, large hospital systems, physician practices, and insurance corporations) to address the gaps in our healthcare systems today.
As an individual who has experienced journeys in healthcare, personally and professionally, Jenn believes in the invaluable impact of enabling support, care, and inspiration for families facing pediatric cancer. By helping to support families during their cancer journey, Jenn hopes these services help reduce stress and propel hope, which could have an exponential impact on clinical outcomes.