Eugene Lengerich, VMD, MS, is professor of Public Health Sciences and Director of the Office for Cancer Health Equity. Gene is an epidemiologist who develops, tests, and disseminates clinical and public health strategies to improve population health. Contact information: elengerich@psu.edu
Email Dr. LengerichJoanne Senft, RN, BSN, is patient navigator and health educator. With years of experience in public health and community education, Joanne navigates patients to overcome barriers related to cancer prevention and screening. Joanne is the co-chair for the HPV vaccine uptake workgroup of the Pennsylvania Cancer Coalition. Contact information: Jsullivan2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Email Ms. SullivanSol M. Rodríguez-Colón, MS, is research project manager. With over 10 years of experience in public health, Sol has conducted and managed numerous epidemiological studies, ranging from observational studies to multi-center trials. Sol manages the Hispanic/Latino Community Cancer Advisory Board. Contact information: srodriguezcolon@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Email Ms. Rodríguez-ColónLorna LeMelle, MA, is community engagement manager. Lorna is a native of the Harrisburg community and has been involved in numerous community based participatory research projects. Lorna manages Team ROAR, a cadre of community health workers who are providing cancer education and navigation to residents of central Pennsylvania. Contact information: llemelle@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
Email Ms. LeMelleKate Konkle, MPH, is lead health educator. Kate brings over 10 years of experience on statewide and national projects focused on building and strengthening community partnerships to improve health. She manages the Cancer Navigation and Survivorship Network (CaNSuN), a resource hub for navigators in Pennsylvania, and the Cancer Prevention in Pennsylvania Initiative, a collaboration with Penn State Extension. Contact information: kkonkle@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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