Meet the NCC Board of Directors — committed to reducing
the impact of cancer in Nevada.

• President

  Lisa Dettling
  Nevada Health Centers

• Vice President

  Melissa Davies, RHU
  Clark & Associates

• Secretary

  Patty Sredy, RN, BSN
  Retired Nurse/Cancer Advocate

• Treasurer

  Linda Smiley
  The Heath Foundation

• At-Large Member

  James Cohen, MD
  Renown Institute for Cancer

• At-Large Member

  Anu Thummala, MD
  Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada
  Vice Chair, Dept. of Medicine, Summerlin Hospital

• Immediate Past President

  Susan Cox, RT (R)(T)(M)
  Renown Institute for Cancer

• Director

  Debbie Anderson
  Northeastern Nevada Regional Hospital

• Director

  Stacey Escalante
  Melanoma Survivor, Media/Publicist

• Director

  Deborah Harris
  Robinson, Belaustegui, Sharp and Low

• Director

  Holly Lyman
  The Barbara Greenspun WomensCare Centers & Community Outreach, Saint Rose Dominican Hospitals

• Director

  Tom McCoy, JD
  American Cancer Society Action Network

• Director

  Judy Padilla
  ASP Cares

• Director

  Annette Piccirilli
  Community Health Alliance

Meet the NCC Staff — working to fulfill our mission every day.

Executive Director – Cari Herington, MBA

Cari joined NCC as its first Executive Director and staff in September 2011.  For more than 20 years, she has built and lead organizations and coalitions focused on protecting and improving the health of Nevadans. Cari received her MBA from University of Nevada, Reno. She is an avid runner and marathoner and mom to twin teenage girls.

Phone: (775) 737-9720
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Community Programs Manager – Christine Thompson

Christine joined NCC in April 2016. She brings a wide range of skills and experiences gained throughout many years as a communications professional, including media and community relations, writing and editing, project management, and more. Christine is a Florida Gator but considers Nevada her home. She is also a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, avid hiker, and proud grandmother.

Phone: (775) 737-4580
Email 

Program Manager - Brigette Cole

Brigette joined NCC’s team in September 2018. She brings over 10 years of experience in healthcare, provider outreach, community outreach, nonprofits and cancer navigation and advocacy. Brigette is a two-time breast cancer survivor herself and has learned first-hand the importance of the work that we do here at NCC. When she is not in the office she is quenching her thirst for adventure and stays busy exploring Nevada with her husband and toddler.

Phone: (775) 737-4056
Email

Communications Director – Kristen Hackbarth

Kristen has been with NCC for over 5 years. Her exceptional communications background has been a true asset to NCC. She has helped the coalition grow exponentially since she came on board in 2012. For fun, Kristen likes to go hiking and do other outdoor activities. She is a passionate animal lover and has volunteered in the past at shelters!

Phone: (775) 737-9720
Email  

Operations Coordinator – Barbie Csore

Barbie joined NCC's team in September 2018. She brings a wide variety of experience in HR, operations management, data analytics, communication and event planning. Her high energy and bubbly personality makes her a fabulous fit to our team. A recent transplant from California, Barbie has fallen in love with Reno and exploring all it has to offer. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, swimming, and hanging out with her cat, Billie. 

Phone: (775) 737-9302
Email