Our Team

The Lymphoma Research Foundation team is a talented group of people who work to advance the Foundation’s mission to eradicate lymphoma and serve those touched by this disease.

MEGHAN GUTIERREZ

Chief Executive Officer

Meghan Gutierrez is the Chief Executive Officer of the Lymphoma Research Foundation, the nation’s largest nonprofit organization devoted to funding lymphoma research and education, advancing both the study of new cancer therapies and improved patient care.

An expert in government relations and health care policy, Gutierrez has pursued an array of public policy issues during her career, ranging from mental health parity and rare disease awareness to medical technology and the treatment of chronic disease. Read more

Communications and Marketing

Kinya Harte, Director of Communications and Marketing
Nichole Musumeci, Senior Manager of Communications and Marketing
Penelope Andujar, Communications Coordinator

Database and Operations

Kyle Haines, Chief Information Officer
Rachel Elmore, Senior Manager of Digital Engagement Systems and Reporting
Megan Denecour, Information Technology Systems Coordinator
Alaina Brodar, Administrative Assistant

Development and Individual Giving

Gary D. Jaworski, Chief Development Officer

Distinguished Events
Rebecca Rausch, Senior Manager of Distinguished Events
Ashley Arnold, Distinguished Events Coordinator

Individual Giving
Michelle Steiner, Associate Director of Development
Traci Scott Karro, Development Coordinator

Team LRF
William White, Director of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Dana Bork, Senior Manager of Peer-to-Peer Fundraising
Kea Paddy, Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Coordinator
Aileen Tapia, Associate Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Coordinator

Finance

Carol Flores, Senior Director of Finance
Carolyn Himmelhoch, Deputy Director of Finance
Amica Khanal, Associate Director of Finance
Lance Vaughan, Junior Accountant

Programs and Services

Sarah Quinlan, Senior Director of Programs and Strategy

Patient and Professional Programs
Jesse Brown, Associate Director of Patient Education Programs
Cecilia Bouska, Manager of Patient Education Programs
Mark Spellman, Manager of Program Operations

Support Services
Izumi Nakano, Associate Director of Support Services
Victor Gonzalez, Associate Director of Support Resources and Strategic Partnerships
Uchenna Esomonu, Support Services Coordinator

Research