Board of Directors

We are proud to introduce our Board of Directors, our Executive Director, and our committees and advisors.

The members of our Board of Directors bring diverse backgrounds and professional experience to their volunteer service to ThyCa. In addition to giving much time to direct support of thyroid cancer survivors, our Directors meet online to plan and develop our services.

Our board members also handle numerous behind-the-scenes tasks needed to keep our services running smoothly, lead outreach and development efforts, and guide and support all our volunteers. Our many volunteers serve on committees that provide direct support services, organize educational events, develop print and electronic materials, and are involved in outreach activities and research advocacy.

In collaboration with the Board of Directors, ThyCa’s Executive Director is responsible for day-to-day management to further ThyCa’s vision and strategic plan to further grow support services, education, and outreach, as well as to foster research advocacy and alliances.

Board of Directors
Anjali Kapoor-Davis, Secretary
Bill McClain
Bill Nelson
Bridget Corcoran, Treasurer
Howard Solomon, Chair
Valronica Scales, Vice Chair

 

General Counsel
Kurt Alexander

Board Members Emeritus

In recognition of their contributions on ThyCa’s volunteer board of directors, several past board members have been given the honorary title of Board Member Emeritus. Their service to ThyCa is greatly appreciated.
Sara Brenner
Joni Eskenazi
Karen Ferguson
Ron Grafman
Leah Guljord
Kim Van Hassel
Peggy Melton
Mary Catherine Bassett Petermann
Melanie Reiser
Marilyn Sherman
Betty Solbjor
Eric Vahlbusch
Kathryn Wall

In Loving Memory of
Board Members Emeritus
Joel Amromin (1945-2023)
Ric Blake (1945-2011)
Jan Scheuerman (1933-2007)
Megan Stendebach (1961-2008)
Jo Walker (1932-2013)
Mary Rose Weckerle (1946-2021)
Cherry Wunderlich (1944-2021)

Executive Director Gary Bloom

 

Year-Round Committees and Coordinators

Support Services
Email Support Groups — Patti Woodbury, Abby Melendez, Gary Bloom
Email Response Team — Pat Paillard, Colleen Dolinish
Local Support Groups — Abby Melendez
ThyCa Person to Person Network — Colleen Dolinish
Toll-Free Number Team — Colleen Dolinish

Education
Conference — Gary Bloom, Colleen Dolinish, Matt Faraca
Website — Betty Solbjor, Matt Faraca, Gary Bloom, Colleen Dolinish
Workshops — Gary Bloom, Colleen Dolinish

Outreach, Awareness, Community Relations
Email list — Gary Bloom, Colleen Dolinish
Newsletter — Colleen Dolinish, Gary Bloom
Professional Relations, Associations — Gary Bloom
Social Media — Morgan Powers, Colleen Dolinish

Research, Resource Development, Volunteers
Fundraising Programs — Anita Hubbard, Gary Bloom, Colleen Dolinish
Membership — Colleen Dolinish
Research Advocacy and Grants — Gary Bloom
Spirit Items — Colleen Dolinish
Technology — Gary Bloom, Matt Faraca
Volunteers — Gary Bloom, Colleen Dolinish

Non-Discrimination Policy
ThyCa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures, including admission to educational programs and employment.

Updated: March 11, 2025