Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Members At Large
Jodeen Garcia
Jodeen Garcia has had an extensive career with 25 years dedicated to working in the Health Services Industry with a progression of roles including 8 years in the business and 17 years in Information Technology. Her current responsibilities encompass leading an IT Enterprise Organization dedicated to Business Insights and Service Quality programs within the Customer Business Experience Organization.
Jodeen has a master’s degree in Computer Information Systems and received her Bachelors of Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Southern Colorado. She is a member of the Project Management Institute. She was recognized with a President‘s award for her efforts as a leader of the IT Web Portal project that revolutionized how Great-West interacted with their customers and members on a day to day basis. Her efforts and dedication garnered a nomination in the coveted Cigna Customer-Centric Ambassador Program where she was vetted across hundreds of participants. As one of the first wave of participants – she has helped shape the program and currently is active in expanding its participation throughout the Information Technology Organization.
Heather O'Connell
Heather began volunteering for the Colorado gynecologic Cancer Alliance at our Annual Jodi's Race and has been adding value ever since.
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Currently a professional event planner, Heather also brings years of business experience and a devotion to the cause.
Rebecca Scull, MA, BCC
Rebecca is Board Certified Chaplain and the Director of Spiritual Care at Denver Health. As a chaplain, she has worked in a number of professional settings, including hospitals, outpatient oncology, outpatient treatment for substance misuse, hospice, and palliative care. Rebecca lost a friend to ovarian cancer.
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She is Director of Spiritual Care at Denver Health.
Eric Lake
Eric has devoted his career to the CPA profession and brings over 27 years of financial experience to his CGCA board membership.
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As a Partner at SingerLewak Accountants and Consultants, his client base is comprised of an array of industries. Eric provides expertise in tax consulting and planning, tax compliance,
evaluation and financial modeling of possible business ventures, and financial statement reviews.
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Eric lost his wife Gwen to ovarian cancer.
Barbara Yondorf
Barbara Yondorf retired in 2020 and is now an active community volunteer. She sits on the boards of the Colorado Women's Cancer Alliance, Mental Health Center of Denver, Center for African American Health, and Colorado Center on Law and Policy. She volunteers with the Red Cross, Project Angel Heart and Denver Health. Prior to retiring she was president of Yondorf & Associates, a Denver-based, health policy consulting firm. Her areas of expertise include health policy research and analysis, feasibility studies, strategic planning, facilitation, legislative drafting and analysis, and grant writing and review. Before starting Yondorf & Associates, Barbara served in senior positions at Rose Community Foundation, the National Conference of State Legislatures, Colorado Division of Insurance, and Colorado Department of Health. She was a budget analyst for the Colorado General Assembly and, before that, served on the Public Health and Public Administration faculties of the University of Washington. She has a BA with Honors from the University of Chicago and a Master’s degree in Public Policy from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Tina Lucero
Tina is the former Senior Vice President of Marketing and Merchandising at Albertsons Companies. Always eager to take on new challenges, she brings her business savvy and creative marketing strategies, practical problem solving, detailed organization, and a high personal drive to the Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance effort.
Jessica Thatcher
As a People Program Manager for Robin (a workplace management platform), Jessica manages a variety of programs and initiatives, all geared towards finding and maintaining a workforce of highly skilled, highly satisfied employees.
Emeritus Board Members:
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Mary Phillips, former Board President
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John Brammeier, former Treasurer
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Edward Dauer, LL.B., M.P.H., former Board Vice President
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Sue Hester, former Board President
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Mike Kopcha, former Secretary
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Staff and Contractors
Emotional Support Team
CGCA's Emotional Support Programs include Nicki's Circle Support and Information Groups, individual counseling, and a Mentor Program. Learn more about our Emotional Support programs.
Financial Support Team
Our expert financial advocates are here to help survivors navigate through the financial aspect of medical treatment.
Advocates review a patient's current medical coverage and clinical treatment plan and, if needed, work with the patient to create a new, personalized strategy to minimize financial burden going forward.
Learn more about the Carol's Wish Financial Navigation program.
