Board Members
Active Board Members
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White, Joan Director Ms. White attended Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is the Exhibitor's Chairperson, Atlanta Claims Association, Atlanta, Georgia. She has Lymphedema in her left leg, ankle, foot, and abdomen. She is the founder of the Lighthouse Lymphedema Network. Joan is also a member of the Lymph Science Advocacy Program (LSAP) through the National Lymphedema Network |
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Ashmore, Larry CPA, Ph.D. Treasurer Dr. Ashmore is currently Audit Managing Director, Sun Trust Banks, Inc. at Atlanta Corporate headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia. He is a licensed CPA in Georgia and Tennessee. He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with Accounting Concentration. He is a member of the advisory Council, School of Accountancy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. He works with the Georgia Center for Nonprofits to build a program to match accounting and audit prep needs of not-for-profit organizations with pro bono student interns from Georgia State University, mentored by accounting and audit teammates from Sun Trust. He is adjunct faculty member of Belmont University, Nashville, Tennessee, the Keller Graduate School of Management in Atlanta, Georgia. He is also an Instructor with the Becker CPA Professional Review, Nashville, Tennessee and Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ashmore has lymphedema in right arm and hand, as result of blood clots from a chemotherapy port. |
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Bradley, Dolores Ph.D. Medical Conference, Book Committee Dr. Bradley is Associate Professor and Vice-Chair, Psychology Director, RISE Program, Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia. She is a Research Associate Professor, Division of Sensory-Motor Systems, Yerkes National Primate Research Center of Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Bradley has primary lymphedema in both legs. |
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Cannon, Samantha, MSOT, CLT Medical Conference, Health and Wellness Fairs Ms. Cannon is a graduate, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, Georgia. She also holds an OT Masters Degree in Occupational Therapy, Belmont University. She obtained a certification in Complex Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema management, Norton School of Lymphatic Therapy. Ms Cannon serves on Gwinnett Medical Center’s Cancer Committee, Community Outreach Committee and Breast Cancer Leadership for Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth/Lawrenceville, Georgia. She consults with physicians on a regular basis to educate them on the diagnosis of Lymphedema and swelling complications. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Gwinnett Medical Center, Duluth, Georgia. |
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Cozzone, Deb Bandages and Garment Fund Administrator, Fund Raising, Medical Conference, Health and Wellness Fairs, Book Committee Ms. Cozzone is a graduate of Dickinson College, Carlisle, Pennsylvania with a BS in Mathematics and German. After 13 years as a technical and business analyst for EDS, she changed careers to become a stay at home mom. She is active at her sons’ school and her church, and she is a Substitute Teacher at the elementary level, Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Day, Vicky Cookbook Committee, Fund Raising Ms. Day received her BA from Auburn University thereafter receiving her Master of Speech Communication also from Auburn. She is a member of the National Charity League (mother/daughter philanthropic organization). She is affiliated with the Wesleyan School – Grade Parent Representative. She is a Life-on-Life Disciple Leader – Perimeter Church. Ms. Day is the mother of Courtney Blaire Day who has been diagnosed with primary lymphedema. Courtney and her certified lymphedema therapist, Emily A. Smith, have written a book entitled “A Leg Up on Lymphedema”. The book is a personal account of the experiences of a teenager with primary Lymphedema. |
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Forbes-Kirby, Gwen, PT, CLT-LANA Medical Conference, Speakers Committee Ms. Forbes-KIrby is a graduate of the University of California at Davis, California with a BS in Community Research and Analysis and Florida A&M University, Tallahassee, Florida, Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist with the Casley-Smith School, Adelaide, Australia. She is a Board Member, Lymphedema Association of North America (LANA). She is the Oncology Rehab Committee Chair for Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. She is also a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Gunter, Elaine, MT(ASCP) Newsletter Chair, Database Administrator, Medical Conference, Fund Raising, Legislation Ms. Gunter is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BS in Biology. She completed a number of post-graduate courses in microbiology at Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. She was chief of the NHANES Laboratory at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and Deputy Director of the Division of Laboratory Sciences at CDC. In 2006 she retired from the CDC and created her consulting company, Specimen Solutions, LLC providing expertise in specimen banking and laboratory management. She continues to work in a number of public health areas. Elaine is the president of the CDC Chapter of the National Association for Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE). Ms. Gunter is the Newsletter editor and serves on 3 committees for the International Society for Biological & Environmental Repositories (ISBER). |
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Gunter, Gary Website, Newsletter, Fund Raising, Medical Conference, Legislation Mr. Gunter is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with a BS in Biology. He completed his medical technology training at Watts Hospital, Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Gunter holds a Master's Degree in Laboratory Management, Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia. He was Chief of the Grady Hospital clinical laboratory and worked in the Division of Laboratory Sciences at the Center for Disease Control and Prevention until he retired in 2004. Mr. Gunter is Secretary and newsletter editor for the CDC NARFE chapter. |
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Harman, Linda Medical Conference, Fund Raising, Book Committee, Health and Wellness Fairs, Legislation, Speakers Committee Ms. Harman is a graduate of Georgia State University, Atlanta Georgia with a BS in Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Lymphedema therapist who started the Lymphedema program at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. She volunteers for Meals on Wheels and helps neighbors and friends with transportation to doctor appointments. |
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Hoffman, Laura Insurance, Legislation Ms. Hoffman is a graduate of Hope College, Holland, Michigan with a BA in Psychology and Sociology and a Minor in Dance. She is certified in Compression Fitting and is a Insurance Specialist. She is Coordinator of Compression Therapy at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta. |
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Kirkpatrick, Stephanie, MPT, DPT, CLT-LANA Medical Conference Ms. Kirkpatrick is a graduate of Indiana University with a BS in Exercise Science. She holds a Master of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. Ms. Kirkpatrick is pursing a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of South Alabama to be completed May 2011. She is certified through Lymphology Association of North America (LANA) 2006. Ms. Kirkpatrick is also a member of the APTA, American Physical Therapy Association Oncology Section, PTAG. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist though the Academy of Lymphatic Studies 2002. She currently works at the Lymphedema Clinic, The Emory Clinic Radiation Oncology Department, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Kitt, Jennifer Publicity Ms. Kitt is a graduate of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama with a BA in Public Relations. She holds a MS in Health Care Communications, Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts. Ms. Kitt is active with the Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals and has recently accepted a position in Communications with DOW Chemical, Inc. in Midland, Michigan . She was the Press Office Coordinator at the Georgia State Senate, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Labarthe, Clint Website, Medical Conference, Legislation Mr. Labarthe served in the United States Air Force from 1963 to 1967. His communcations experience launched him into a career in telecommunications first with Pacific Telephone, then part of the Bell System. Later he joined AT&T in Florida. Mr. Labarthe holds an AA in Business Administration from Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, California. Mr. Labarthe retired from AT&T in 1998. He was the sole programmer for a software development company he and his wife founded and operated during the 1990's. He is a former Treasurer for the LLN and now maintains the LLN website. He is a substitute school bus driver for Pickens County Schools, Georgia. |
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Labarthe, Debbie Secretary, Parent Networking, Medical Conference, Book Committee Ms. Labarthe received her B.A. degree in Secondary Business Education from the University of Central Florida and taught Computer Applications at the middle school level for 12 years. She is also certified in Early Childhood Education and has taught at the preschool level for seven years. In 2003, her grandson, Carson Sollenberger, was born with primary lymphedema in his right leg and pelvis. She was instrumental in having his case reviewed and diagnosed by the Vascular Anomalies Center at the Children's Hospital of Boston. She joined the LLN Board of Directors in 2004, has served as the Secretary since 2006, and is also the LLN's primary representative for Parent Networking. |
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Newman, Vera Book Chair, Cookbook Committee Vera Newman joined the LLN in 2007, wanting to get involved with a group that advocated for people with lymphedema. Vera’s husband has secondary lymphedema. Although born in Peabody, Massachusetts, she spent most of her childhood and was educated in Miami, Florida. While working in the banking industry in Miami during the early years of her career, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, and later returned to complete her MBA. She moved to Atlanta and took a lengthy leave of absence to be a stay at home mom with her children. She later returned to the work place advancing in a large medical group to the position of Administrator. Opting for early retirement, Vera now devotes her time to her passions; her husband and four children, extended family, gardening, traveling, reading, music, theater and enjoying friendships. She currently serves on the Board of the LLN and Vice President on the Board of Trustees at her synagogue. |
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O'Connor, Charles "Pat" Facebook Administrator Mr. O'Connor is a graduate of Portland State University, Portland, Oregon with a BA in History, Political Science, and Social Science. During his education at Portland, he was Student Body President for two years. He went on to do Graduate work on Soviet Studies. He studied abroad in Switzerland at "The L'Abri Fellowship". His course of study was "The Intellectucal Climate of the New Theology". During his career he obtained certifications in customer service management, estate planning, life/health/casualty insurance, and an advanced certification: Advance Certified Patient Accounting. He is the creator and founder of the award winning website “Lymphedema People”. He currently has nine very active online support groups. Pat is a member of the Lymph Science Advocacy Program (LSAP) through the National Lymphedema Network |
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Russo, Katie Facebook Administrator, Book Committee Ms. Russo is a graduate of Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts with a BA in Social Anthropology, Magna Cum Laude Spanish Language Citation. She is currently employed by Vertafore, a maker of Insurance Software, in the Human Resources department.. |
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Sanders, Cole Medical Conference, Legislation Mr. Sanders is a graduate of Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina with a BA in Business. He also attended Atlanta Culinary School, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Saraydar, Stacy, PTA, CDT, CSLT Medical Conference, Fund Raising, Legislation, Website Committee Ms. Saraydar graduated from St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida with an BS in PT Assistant. She Graduated from Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida with a Major in Psychology and Minors in Art History and Humanities. She is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist through Academy of Lymphatic Studies and Casley-Smith School. Ms. Saraydar is a Physical Therapy Assistant and Certified Lymphedema Therapist at Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Smith, Janie PT, CLT Medical Conference, Legislation Ms. Smith is a graduate of Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia with a BS in Physical Therapy. She holds a Certification for Lymphedema, Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Sebastian, Florida. Ms. Smith is a United Way Volunteer. She currently is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist at Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. |
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Smith-DiCecco, Shelley, PT, CSLT, Ph.D. Candidate Medical Conference Ms. Smith-DiCecco is a graduate of Clemson University with a BA in Special Education. She holds a Master of Physical Therapy from the University of St. Augustine. She is completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Physical Therapy, Dissertation emphasis on Female Genital Lymphedema, Texas Woman’s University with an anticipated completion in 2011. Ms. Smith-DiCecco is Program Supervisor for acute and outpatient services; outpatient physical therapist; women’s health therapist; lymphedema therapist; Steering Committee; Service Excellence co-chair; Outpatient Committee co-chair; and Rewards and Recognition Committee Chair, DeKalb Medical Hillandale Rehabilitation Services, Lithonia, Georgia. |
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Sollenberger, Lisa Fund Raising, Parent Networking Ms. Sollenberger is the mother of Carson Sollenberger, who was born in 2003 with primary lymphedema in his right leg and pelvis. This diagnosis was not made until Carson was 13 months old. Searching for answers for her son's condition led her to the LLN. She is currently enrolled at Chattahoochee Technical College pursuing an Early Childhood Care and Education certification. Completion is scheduled for 2011. She wishes to work in the Public School System. Currently she works at home. |
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Squire, DeCourcy PT, CLT-LANA Medical Conference, Book Committee, Speakers Committee Ms. Squire is a graduate of the University of Maryland at Baltimore with a BS in Physical Therapy. She is a Certified Instructor in the Casley-Smith Method of Treatment for Lymphedema. Currently she is a Certified Lymphedema Therapist, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia. She is a Volunteer – convenes Lymphedema Roundtable for the Southeast, Emails responses to questions about Lymphedema from around the country, and serves on the Best Practices Document Committee of the American Lymphedema Framework Project. |
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Stephens-McGriff, Sandi MT, CDT Medical Conference Ms. Stephens graduated Georgia Southern University with a BS in Exercise Science. She is Certificated in Neuromuscular Therapy by the International School of Neuromuscular Therapies. She holds a Certification in Lymphedema Treatment from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Sebastian, Florida. She is the owner of Tuscan Sun Massage and Wellness Center, Decatur and Ellijay , Georgia. Ms. Stephens is a member, American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA). |
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Thompson, Beverly Publicity, Legislation, Medical Conference, Health and Wellness Fairs, Cookbook Committee Ms. Thompson is a graduate of Georgia State College for Women, Milledgeville, Georgia. She holds a Master in Educational Administration from the University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia. She is a member of the Joy Council and Kitchen Angel for the Johns Creek United Methodist Church, Johns Creek, Georgia. Formerly, Ms. Thompson was a Classroom Teacher, Studio Teacher, and Principal for Fulton County Schools, Atlanta, Georgia. “The LLN is an impressive organization. I feel honored to be a part of helping them to educate and create awareness about lymphedema.” |
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Tucker, Shirley Fund Raising Ms. Tucker is a graduate of Mercer University, Macon, Georgia where she received a BA in Human Service. She is a volunteer with First Step, teaching and helping new mothers who potentially may have children at risk. She is active in the Senior Adult Ministry at First Baptist Church, Douglasville, Georgia. She is a Graduate, Jeff Justice Comedy Club Workshop. |
