Our Staff
Rosalynn (Roz) Adams
Exercise & Movement
Nancy Birang, BS, NC
Nutrition
Marcela Christjansen
Exercise & Movement
Stephanie Figeira
Nutrition
Lindsey Kolb
Exercise & Movement
Cynthia McDonald Ph.D.
Mind-Body Skills
Karen Newcomb, LMFT
Expressive Arts
Ana Stenberg-Enz
Exercise & Movement
Amy Wang
Exercise & Movement / Mind-Body Skills
Dawn Hogh, Executive Director
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Dawn has over 35 years of experience in the for-profit and non-profit communities in the areas of fundraising, marketing and business development. She joined Cancer CAREpoint in 2016 and served as the Interim Executive Director, Deputy Director, and Director of Development and Marketing before becoming the Executive Director in 2020. Prior to Cancer CAREpoint, she spent 25 years in high technology, serving in senior executive marketing and business development positions for a variety of public and private companies. She began her non-profit career as the Senior Director, Development and Marketing at Hope Services and member and Chair of the Board of Directors of Rebuilding Together, Silicon Valley. Ms. Hogh has a B.A. in Economics and M.S. in Industrial and Operations Engineering, both from the University of Michigan.
Claudia Bravo, Lead Client CARE Coordinator
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Claudia graduated from San Jose State University majoring in Communication Studies and is working towards a Master’s in Social Work. She has volunteered at Sacred Heart Community Center, Third St. Community Center, and Catholic Charities and has found a passion in serving her community. She personally had a close family friend suffer from breast cancer and is grateful to be able to serve Cancer CAREpoint.
Morrigan Bruce, Deputy Director
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As Director of Programs, Morrigan oversees Patient Services and works with staff and volunteers to ensure that the Cancer CAREpoint’s programs and services meet the needs of the community. Morrigan has a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology and Social Action from Palo Alto University and a Master’s of Public Administration with a focus in Nonprofit Management from California State University Dominguez Hills. Her nonprofit and community service experience includes work and outreach with YWCA Silicon Valley, The Health Trust, Service League of San Mateo County, and currently she is volunteering with a start-up nonprofit in her free time. Like many others, cancer has impacted her family and friends, so she feels grateful to have this opportunity to support patients, caregivers and families affected by cancer.
Margaret Caldwell, Director of Development & Marketing
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Margaret Caldwell comes to Cancer CAREpoint from a 20+ year career in youth development with the Boy Scouts of America where she held a variety of leadership roles in fund development, marketing, and program operations. As the Director of Development and Marketing, Margaret is humbled to work with volunteers and staff to raise awareness and financial support of Cancer CAREpoint’s mission in the community so nobody has to face cancer alone.
Beth Elmer, Fundraising Associate
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As Fundraising Associate, Beth manages our fundraising database operations and assists with volunteer and event management. Prior to Cancer CAREpoint, she worked in the telecommunications industry in areas including product management and customer support. She has a BS from Cornell University, an MS from BYU, and an MBA from Boston University. Beth is an active volunteer in the community, previously with the Junior League of San Jose and currently with the Willow Rose Chapter of the National Charity League where she has held a variety of roles, including a board member as VP of Philanthropy. She is excited to be part of Cancer CAREpoint and help expand its ability to serve the community.
Juliann Halvorsen, MA, LMFT, Counselor
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Juliann holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology and certificate in Traumatology from Holy Names University in Oakland. She has worked with a wide variety of clients and settings—substance abuse, severe mental illness, Hospice, schools, and senior care. Juliann has enjoyed the creativity that comes from dealing with these various groups and the different ways that people have to express themselves. Juliann has a background in massage therapy and has found the relationship between mental health and body awareness to be an asset in helping others find this connection as well. The impact of cancer can greatly affect the way we think of ourselves and the world around us. It’s an honor to be able to meet people in this time of need and offer authentic, genuine support when we need it the most.
Diana Iniguez, Program Operations Manager
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Diana joins Cancer CAREpoint with over twenty-five years of work in the Bay Area at companies ranging from healthcare to nonprofit organizations to Fortune 500 companies. She is excited to further the diversity within our Silicon Valley community with her fluency in Spanish. Diana is proud and honored to work at an organization that offers direct support to those affected by cancer.
Lacey Morris, MA, LMFT, Expressive Arts
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Lacey has completed her Master’s in counseling psychology with an emphasis in expressive arts from JFK University, a program that incorporates the arts and a holistic approach to psychology. She is registered through IEATA as a Board certified Expressive Arts Therapist.
Lacey’s passion for movement, music and art is uplifting and contagious. Driven by her mother’s experience with cancer, Lacey has a deep passion to help people grappling with a cancer diagnosis. Her work in art therapy at UCSF hospital helped individuals process their struggles with cancer through art expression. She also offers music by the bedside and facilitates cancer support groups at Cedars Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, Bay Area Connections, as well as expressive art classes at Cancer CAREpoint. Lacey Morris is deeply honored to be part of Cancer CAREPoint so she may continue to help others on their cancer journey.
Kelli Morton, LMFT, CARE counselor
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Kelli received her Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Santa Clara University. She has enjoyed working with a wide range of clients, from children, teens, and adults, to clients in the correctional system, clients with developmental disabilities, and clients experiencing daily and significant life challenges. Kelli believes in providing a safe space for people to feel heard, seen, and valued. She is honored to be able to provide and hold this space for individuals, couples, and families as they are facing cancer, and her hope is for each person navigating this time to know that they are not alone.
Jen Nguyen, Client Care Coordinator
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Jen graduated from CSU Chico with a Bachelor of Science in animal science and a double minor in both Biological Sciences and French. She is fluent in both English and Vietnamese. She is also the primary caregiver for her disabled mother. Jen has interned at the Chico Animal Shelter helping to train and modify dogs’ behaviors, at the Crisis Text Line providing mental health texting services through confidential crisis intervention, and at the CHC (Center for Healthy Communities) at Chico State as a health intern/advocate for those in low-income families or those who have limited access to healthcare. She is grateful and excited to be able to work with Cancer CAREpoint to help provide support and services to patients and their caregivers and families.
Rosalynn (Roz) Adams, Exercise & Movement
I am certified in teaching many forms of exercise, and I have been a professional fitness instructor for almost twenty years. My goal is to educate and inspire individuals to live their life through movement, motivation, and mindful alignment. I love to encourage clients to connect with their MINDS, BODIES & SPIRITS. My objective is to help them achieve their goals from the inside out. Through muscles-N-motion and gentle moves we develop renewed strength, stability, flexibility, and range of motion in our bodies. My overall goal is to help people deal with life today and achieve their personal health goals.
Nancy Birang, BS, NC, Nutrition
Nancy Birang is a board certified holistic nutritionist and certified herbalist who has been practicing nutrition for over twenty years. She is the founder of Four Seasons Nutrition, a consulting firm based in Los Gatos, CA, that provides nutrition talks and online and telephone-based appointments. She currently specializes in oncology nutrition, helping patients stay nourished during all phases of cancer. Nancy provides nutrition services for several cancer support centers including Cancer CAREpoint in San Jose, Bay Area Cancer Connections in Palo Alto, Women Care in Santa Cruz and Wellness Within in Roseville, CA, where she leads nutrition talks, food demoes and provides private consultations to patients, families and caretakers. Nancy’s goal is to partner with her clients, to provide a personalized health plan that includes meals, recipes, nutritional and lifestyle support as needed to enhance cancer treatment, help manage side effects, and support overall health and vitality.
Marcela Christjansen, Exercise & Movement
Marcela is a bilingual (English and Spanish) mother, yogi, and a clean and simple living practitioner. Originally from Mexico, she has lived in various countries since her 20s. She is a certified yoga instructor registered with Yoga Alliance and holds a MSc. in Business. She teaches from a place of authenticity and welcomes students from all ages and backgrounds focusing on vinyasa, flow, Yin, and gentle based classes. She is a lifelong yoga student and continues her studies under Jennifer Prugh. Other influential teachers include Ann-Charlotte Monrad, Misako Matsuoka, Tias Little, Carrie Owerko, and others. Her classes continue to evolve by continuously growing and living through her learnings. Marcela enjoys teaching based on her belief that yoga is for all, and that we can all benefit from a practice that creates connection between our noisy, at times stressful, lives and the inner wisdom of the mind, body and breath.
Stephanie Figeira, Nutrition
Hi, I am, Stephanie Figeira a certified holistic nutrition consultant and certified health cook, working with individuals and groups to achieve enhanced health through nutrition. I am committed to providing nutritional support, guidance, and education while giving my clients an individualized, constructive experience. In 2009 after losing my Dad to colon cancer, I made it my mission to stop the cycle with me. I returned to school to follow my passion for food as medicine and reaffirm my belief of the power of the body to heal. My holistic approach to nutrition and life has developed over years of research, personal practice, and working with clients. I have been an active member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals (NANP) since 2011. Currently I’m working on completing courses to become a Certified Gluten-free Practitioner, expanding my knowledge base and resources. I live in Los Gatos, California with my husband Jeff. We have two amazing young adults, Jake and Carrie. When I’m not working with clients and groups you can find me in my kitchen, visiting the local farmers market, or helping in the garden. I’m an avid power walker; I love paddle boarding, scuba diving, and I’m learning to like golf!
Lindsey Kolb, Exercise & Movement
Lindsey began practicing yoga in 2005 on the advice of a doctor when she was searching for ways to have a healthier mind-body connection. What began as a method of relaxation, turned into a journey of self-discovery that encompassed mindfulness and fitness. As a practitioner and an instructor, Lindsey blends Qigong and several styles of yoga including Yin, Restorative, Gentle flow, and alignment based Hatha. Aligning body with breath yields positive results on a person’s frame of mind, leaving the practitioner relaxed and empowered to face the challenges of the day. She has experience working with practitioners facing challenges due to chronic pain and cancer. Lindsey believes in making yoga an accessible and enriching experience for all people, working with a broad range of ages and levels, from teenage beginners to daily practitioners and seniors.
Cynthia McDonald Ph.D., Mind-Body Skills
Cynthia McDonald, Ph.D., holds a Masters in Psychology, a Doctorate in Transpersonal Psychology and certifications in clinical and medical hypnotherapy and Mind-body Skills. She is also a cancer survivor and has worked with thousands of cancer patients over the past 14 years through her programs at Cancer CAREpoint, local hospitals, and her private practice. Cynthia is also certified in Reiki and energy healing, and is a long-time practitioner and teacher of meditation, contemplation, and spiritual inquiry.
Karen Newcomb, LMFT, Expressive Arts
Karen Newcomb, LMFT, discovered her passion for Expressive Writing in 2011 after her own breast cancer diagnosis. She has been facilitating writing groups throughout the Bay Area since 2012.
Liz Romero, Client Care & Community Engagement Manager
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As the Client and Community Engagement Manager, Liz works towards developing strong relationships with community organizations in order to connect families to our much-needed resources. Liz is originally from Los Angeles where she pursued a BA in International Development from UCLA. She later received a Master’s in Public Health with a focus on Social and Behavioral Sciences from Boston University. Since obtaining her MPH, Liz has specialized in addressing health and development issues affecting marginalized populations at diverse community organizations. Throughout her experiences, she has maintained a focus on ensuring that gender, age, and culture are crosscutting considerations in all programmatic work. Her professional interests focus on infusing public health theory with education models to enhance individual and community development. Liz’s public health career has included work in cancer education and early detection, substance use, sexual wellness, and stress reduction. Outside of work, Liz serves as a Lecturer in Public Health at San Jose State University and teaches adult improvisational comedy classes.
Ana Stenberg-Enz, Exercise & Movement
Ana studied qigong, martial arts, and oriental medicine for more than 15 years with world renowned teachers such as Grandmaster Duan Zhi Liang and Eva Wang. Having earned a Master’s in Medical Qigong in 2008, Ana began teaching qigong in the USA and internationally in 2009. Ana went on to earn a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine and Science through a university that combines Chinese, Japanese and Western medical approaches for maximum efficiency. She now focuses on her clinical practice, Stone Mountain Healing, in Los Gatos and the Monterey peninsula area as well as continuing to teaching classes in taiji and qigong. Ana Stenberg-Enz’s knowledge and experience provide a straightforward approach in helping others to harmonize their internal landscape and coaching them in how to naturally and easily interact with, strengthen, and refine their own personal life-force energy.
Amy Wang, Exercise & Movement / Mind-Body Skills
I have always been curious about the mind and psychology, and after graduating from UC Berkeley with a major in Psychology, I joined Americorps to volunteer across the USA in various community service projects. After finishing that year, my inner struggles and dissatisfaction led me to a yoga ashram, and then finally to Spirit Rock Meditation Center where I attended my first insight meditation retreat. I fell in love with the simple and kind teachings of Buddhism, and it has become the foundation of my life since 2009. After meditating for many years in Insight Meditation/Vipassana and Zen styles, I received yoga teacher training at Breathe Together Yoga in 2017, and I’m now 500-hour certified. A regular yoga practice has benefited my life in many ways, helped me to regulate my body and calm my mind for meditation. Insight meditation practice has revealed deep and mysterious aspects of the human mind. I’m currently getting certified through UCLA’s Training in Mindfulness Facilitation program. So now I offer yoga, mindful movement, plus mindfulness and compassion meditations at Cancer CAREpoint and other centers in the south Bay Area. I was deeply touched by the kindness, love, and wisdom of my meditation mentors, and hope to offer classes that help my clients reduce their suffering and touch real happiness.