Meet our Staff
From the moment you walk into The Center, you know that you are somewhere special! Our Center is a warm, nurturing place for all cancer journeys – survivors, caregivers, and friends. You are not alone on this cancer journey, but instead, we are here for you to walk you through your disease, treatments, and the long-term impacts cancer often has.
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Here are the people who will work with you along the way. Our staff will help you find your inner strength and coping skills to manage cancer and its impacts. You will find hope, help, and companionship here in this cancer support community, which improves your quality of life and empowers you to take on the challenges caused by this insidious disease. We look forward to hearing from you!
Kristen Kolwelter
Executive Director
Lisa Sarcinella
Director of Finance & Operations
Chris Rosandich, MS
Nutrition & Wellness Program Manager
Jen Harris
Program Navigator (Mokena)
Ali Rasper
Marketing Manager
Janine Arneberg
Volunteer Coordinator
Jason Kieffer, LCPC
Clinical Program Director
Melissa Strick, LCPC
Clinical Therapist
Wendy Butzbach
Program Navigator (Homewood)
Darnesha Evans, MSHRM
Community Outreach Coordinator
Kelly Friel, LCPC
Art Therapist & Program Coordinator
Stephanie Owens
Communication & Development Coordinator
Meet our Contractual Staff
Roy Alfonso
Certified Fitness & Functional Movement Specialist
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Corrective Exercise to Rebuild Strengthen & Restore | Select Mondays at our Homewood Location
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Moves That Matter Personal Training Session | Every Tuesday from 2-2:45 p.m. at our Homewood Location
Denise Camin
Certified Zumba Instructor
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Zumba Gold | Every Monday & Wednesday from 11-12 p.m. at our Homewood Location
Karen Fitzgerald
Certified Yoga Instructor
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Gentle Floor Yoga | Every Tuesday from 11-12 p.m. at the Mokena Location
Bill Gray
Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor
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Tai Chi & Qigong | 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at our Homewood Location
Gwen Giampaolo
Self-made Community Cook
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Healthy & Homemade with Gwen | Once a month on Thursdays from 10:30-12 p.m. at our Mokena Location
Jayne Hayes
Reiki Master and Sound Healing Practitioner
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Tibetan Bowls | Select Tuesdays from 9:30-10:15 a.m. at our Mokena Location
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Clean Living; Cleaning with Essential Oils & Chemical Free Products | Once a quarter at both locations
Cecily Hunt
Certified Yoga Instructor
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Chair Yoga | Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. over Zoom
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Monday Meditation | Every Monday from 1-1:30 p.m. over Zoom
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Journeying Inward | The 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m.
Marilyn Kopacz
Certified Massage Therapist
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Massage | Select days during the week at our Homewood Location
Cecily Hunt
Certified Yoga Instructor
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Chair Yoga | Every Monday from 12-1 p.m. over Zoom
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Monday Meditation | Every Monday from 1-1:30 p.m. over Zoom
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Journeying Inward | The 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3 to 4 p.m.
Marcia Kuchta
Certified Chef
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Cooking with Chef Marcia | Offered once a month (excluding summer months) at our Homewood Location
Abby Malvestuto
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Massage | Select days during the week at our Mokena Location
Marcela Puga
Certified Yoga Instructor & Health Coach
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Get Moving, Get Fit | Every Wednesday from 9-10 a.m. at our Mokena Location
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Cooking Demos | Offered every quarter at both locations
Amanda McLaughlin
Personal Trainer
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Healthy Lifestyle; Fitness | Offered every quarter at our Mokena Location
Lesley Shworles
Certified Chef
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Cooking with Chef Lesley | Offered every quarter at our Mokena Location
Lori Stanton
Certified Zumba Instructor
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Zumba Toning | Every Monday from 9-9:45 a.m. at our Mokena Location
Leslie Susralski
Tibetan Bowl Practitioner
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Sound Bath | 1st & 3rd Thursdays from 12-1 p.m. at our Homewood Location
Laura Walsh
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Massage | Select days at our Mokena Location
Cory Wolf
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Massage | Select days at our Mokena Location