Board of Directors

Erin Baxter

Erin has been a devoted Cancer CAREpoint volunteer since the very beginning, driven by her passion for giving back. As a proud mother and grandmother, family is at the heart of everything she does.

Having lost many loved ones to cancer, Erin is deeply committed to helping Cancer CAREpoint grow and support all those impacted by cancer.

When she’s not volunteering, Erin enjoys spending time at the beach, running, cooking, traveling, and creating unforgettable memories with family and friends.

Theresa Bumb, Secretary

A Bay Area native and Stanford alumna, Theresa has long been a champion of literacy and an education advocate in her community. Before joining the Cancer CAREpoint board, she volunteered as both a tutor and ESL mentor, while also serving as a San Jose Public Library Foundation board member. Currently, she focuses on methods and programs that expand Cancer CAREpoint’s services and outreach to neighboring underserved communities. Theresa has been passionate about introducing these integral programs such as the Wig Bank to low-income and non-English speaking clients.

Tracy Cook, Vice Chair

Tracy is a certified public accountant with over twenty years of experience working at bay area CPA firms. Since 2016 she has owned and operated a small CPA firm in Campbell with a focus on estates and trust tax and accounting. As a two-time cancer survivor, Tracy is driven to provide information and assistance to cancer patients to help them maneuver throughout their cancer experience. Cancer Carepoint allows Tracy to use the financial knowledge she has gained over her career, and her passion for helping those who have experienced a cancer diagnosis, their caregivers, and their families to navigate challenging times. In her personal time, Tracy enjoys camping with her husband, son and friends, traveling to different national parks and watching the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco 49ers.

Corrine Fabie

Corrine Fabie is a Senior Vice President and Certified Private Wealth Advisor® with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos. In addition to her professional career as a Certified Financial Planner® Professional, she has been extremely active as a volunteer in the nonprofit community especially with the Junior League of San Jose where she is a Past President. She also served on the Community Advisory Board of Good Karma Bikes and is a Past Director of the Farrington Historical Foundation.

Ann Ferris

As a retired physician who has watched family members and patients go through cancer diagnoses and care, I am so honored to be able to serve on the board of Cancer Carepoint. I hope to help them continue the great services they provide to the community.

Harry Fong, Treasurer

Harry was the Associate VP for Finance at Santa Clara University until his retirement in 2018. He earned a BBA from Texas A & M University and an MBA from the University of Houston. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Harry served on the Board of Mission City Community Fund. He serves as an evaluator for the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. His involvement with Cancer CAREpoint started with the Caregivers Support Group and the Grief Support Group. Harry enjoys spending time with family, including his four grandchildren.

Paul Gardner

Paul retired after a 33-year career as a Detective Sergeant with the San Jose Police Department. A lifelong advocate for helping others, his dedication to Cancer CAREpoint is deeply personal, as his own family has been impacted by cancer.

A committed volunteer since Cancer CAREpoint’s inception, Paul has dedicated 14 years to supporting its mission. In 2024, he was appointed to the Board of Directors and has chaired the annual golf tournament committee for the past 11 years.

In his free time, Paul enjoys collecting wine, fishing, hunting, and playing golf.

Melissa Hardaway

A retired Global CFO for KPMG International and experienced non-profit board member, Melissa brings exceptional leadership experience and a strong background in board governance. More than her impressive credentials, Melissa carries a deep personal connection to our mission. As a caregiver herself, she understands firsthand the importance of comprehensive support for cancer patients and their families. Her passion, insight, and commitment to compassionate care make her a powerful addition to our leadership team.

Jen Landes, RN, Member at Large

With over two decades of experience in oncology care and leadership, Jen is a resource for the oncology community and strives to advance oncology supportive services for patients, their families, and care providers. She holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration and a Bachelor’s in the Science of Nursing. Jen lives in Los Gatos with her husband Brett and their Cavapoo, Baxter. In her free time, Jen adores time with her niece and nephew, enjoys entertaining at her home, and traveling with her husband.

Julie Lin-Friss

As a Bay Area native and lifelong martial artist, Julie has always found a passion for sports, fitness, and well-being. She continues to spend her life teaching and advocating for lifelong fitness in the health and wellness field. Cancer has affected those closest and nearest to her heart and she wanted to find a source that could help those affected navigate the difficult journey. She hopes to connect the dots with the people, community, and resources available through Cancer CAREpoint. She currently lives in Downtown Campbell with 2 boys in college, her husband of 22 years, and 2 rescue pups.

Celeste Martin Melehan

Celeste retired from a 25 year career in volunteer management. Volunteerism was not only her career, it is her avocation. She continues to be active in the community as a sustainer in Junior League and a board member of both the Los Gatos History Club and the Los Gatos History Club Foundation. She has dealt with cancer personally, with her late husband, Joseph and other family members and is committed to combine her interest in cancer education with volunteerism. She has lived in Willow Glen in the same home for over 40 years, and has 2 grown children, and 6 grandchildren.

Zakiya Norton, Vice Chair

Zakiya J. Norton is the co-founder and partner of the estate planning law firm Norton Basu LLP. She feels strongly about giving back to her community through providing pro-bono hours for Bay Area Legal Aid, the Queen’s Bench Bar Association, and participating as a scoring attorney for the Santa Clara County Mock Trial Competition for local high-school students throughout Santa Clara County. Her passion for Cancer CAREpoint stems from supporting close family and friends bravely fighting their battles with cancer.

Sarah Schiltz, Chair

For over 30 years, Sarah has been a healthcare business professional and ambassador for patients and care teams around the world. Her passion for the promise of “optimal healthcare for all” stems from the loss of family members early in life and her experience with cancer striking those closest to her. She and her family have benefited from Cancer CAREpoint services. Sarah is a dedicated patient and care team advocate that strives to make a positive difference through volunteer work, speaking engagements and on boards dedicated to cancer research and support.