Tennessee Cancer Coalition

Mission Statement:  To measurably reduce the burden of cancer on the citizens of Tennessee by implementing a collaborative statewide plan driven by data, science, capacity and outcomes.

The Tennessee Cancer Coalition (TC2) is a dynamic group formed in October 2003. Members
of the TC2 are divided into seven regional coalitions and represent organizations such as, state
government agencies, hospitals colleges/universities, faith-based organizations, and insurance companies to name a few. The regional coalitions are tasked with the implementation of objectives and strategies in the state cancer plan. Activities within each coalition are divided into sections of the state and are align to each region’s specific cancer priority. Membership is free and open to anyone interested in helping reduce the burden of cancer in the Volunteer State. Join us!

Tennessee Cancer Coalition Executive Committee

Chair:  Helen Pinkerton, Erlanger Community Health Centers

Co-Chair:  Monique Anthony, Tennessee Department of Health

Vice Chair:  Paula Collier, Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department

Secretary/Treasurer:  Dr. Rebecca Selove, Tennessee State University

Program Director:  Kristina Giard-Bradford, Tennessee Department of Health

Program Director:  Rochelle Roberts, Tennessee Department of Health

Tennessee Cancer Coalition Regional Chairs

Memphis:  Chair, Carla Baker, Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium & Co-Chair, Sterling McNeal, Church Health

Jackson/West: Chair, Robbie Robertson with West Regional Health Department and Co-Chairs,  Laura Mills & Jennifer Quiring, both with Kirkland Cancer Center

Middle: Chair, Carol Minor & Co-Chair, Jocelyn Phillips- both with the American Cancer Society

Southeast Chair, Dana Mulcahy & Co-Chair, Jackie Thompson- both with the Southeast Regional Health Department

Upper Cumberland:  Chair, Roberta White, & Co-Chair, Sandy Moore Swenson- both with the Upper Cumberland Regional Health Department

East:  Chair, Beth Hamil, Cancer Support Community East Tennessee & Co-Chair, Jessica Waddell with Susan G. Komen East Tennessee

Northeast:  Chair, Kathy Visneski & Co-Chair, Melissa Johnston- both with Ballad Health