The American Cancer Society announced the development of a new Board of Advisors for the Greater DC/Baltimore Area consisting of 12 members. “We are honored to welcome the new American Cancer Society Board of Advisors for the Greater DC/Baltimore Area,” said Tswana Sewell, executive director of the American Cancer Society. “The board’s aim is to provide strategic leadership to help the American Cancer Society further its goals and objectives, with a special focus on access to care and research.”

“The board is comprised of executives throughout the Greater DC/Baltimore Area, who are passionate about the American Cancer Society’s mission to help save more lives from cancer”, said Stephen Baskin, Board Chair and partner with Mayer Brown, LLP. “Over the next year we look to expand our board to 15 to 20 members, who can help provide more free lodging and rides for cancer patients and further our local research priorities.”

American Cancer Society Advisory Board Members

• Stephen Baskin, Chair, is a partner with Mayer Brown, LLP.
• Kamonte McCray, Vice Chair, is senior vice president at Xerox.
• Alexander Berry, is executive vice president of iconectiv.
• Jovita Carranza is treasurer of the United States of America.
• Joyce Cruickshank is assistant vice president of IT for Amtrak.
• Tsi-tsi-ki Felix is a news anchor at Univision Washington, DC.
• Nicholas Gugliemo is with SAP America, Inc.
• Stuart Martin, PhD, is professor of Physiology at Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Terri Merlino, is vice president-division chief credit officer of Freddie Mac.
• Amy Porter-Tacoronte is chief administrative officer at Johns Hopkins Health System.
• Eric Roberson is a Grammy-nominated vocal artist with Blue Erro Soul, LLC.
• Brian White is an executive vice president with LifeBridge Health.