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Katie Powell has been EI's executive director since 2002 after being Laura's self-proclaimed "right hand woman" for seven years. Katie oversees everything Expedition Inspiration and leads the organization with an efficient, can-do attitude.
After graduating from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Science in psychology and a minor in mathematics. Katie worked at Scott USA as its director of advertising and promotions and at a PRE Skis as its credit manager in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Katie met Founder Laura Evans in the ski industry when Laura was speaking at seminars at Vail Ski Business Week. After Laura was diagnosed and started EI, Laura asked if Katie wanted to help. Katie said "yes" and has been helping ever since.
Katie Powell has been EI's executive director since 2002 after being Laura's self-proclaimed "right hand woman" for seven years. Katie oversees everything Expedition Inspiration and leads the organization with an efficient, can-do attitude.
After graduating from Boise State University with a Bachelors of Science in psychology and a minor in mathematics. Katie worked at Scott USA as its director of advertising and promotions and at a PRE Skis as its credit manager in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Katie met Founder Laura Evans in the ski industry when Laura was speaking at seminars at Vail Ski Business Week. After Laura was diagnosed and started EI, Laura asked if Katie wanted to help. Katie said "yes" and has been helping ever since.
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Krista Detwiler started as Expedition Inspiration's marketing and development director in January 2012. Krista's duties include public relations, advertising, social media, website management, community outreach and event facilitation.
Krista graduated from University of Oregon in December 2011with a B.A. in journalism and communication with an emphasis in pubic relations and a minor in business administration. Her professional experience is principally with nonprofits: She has worked with St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration, the Habitat for Humanity Restore of Springfield/Eugene and StoveTeam International.
Her most recent internship with Jo Murray Public Relations exposed her to many of the wonderful nonprofit organizations of the Wood River Valley including the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley, Habitat for Humanity, and the Wood River Women's Charitable Foundation.
A Sun Valley local since 2000, Krista was eager to return toher hometown because of the tight-knit and caring the community. Though no onein her immediate family has suffered from breast cancer, she is dedicated tomaking sure that continues to be so: She believes in EI's mission in hopes thatbreast cancer will not affect her generation to the extent it has others.
When Krista isn't in the office she enjoys spending timewith her mom, hiking with her golden retriever Zoe, reading the endless stackof books on her bedside table and creative writing.
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Laurita has been Expedition Inspiration's finance manager since 2000. She knew Laura and Roger Evans and volunteered for Expedition Inspiration regularly. Laurita became involved on a staff level after Laura's passing.
Laurita studied general topics at Santa Monica Community College and graduated in 1970. She is the bookkeeper at the iconic Pioneer Saloon and worked previously at Hogue, Speck and Aanestad in billing and Sandra Brown Insurance in accounting.
Born in Los Angeles, Laurita has lived in Ketchum, Idaho for28 years and loves her home for the people, the lifestyle and the seasons. With their daughter Kelly, 25, working in southern California, Laurita and her husband Steve enjoy skiing, hiking and cooking and spending time with their golden retriever Riley. |
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Nancy Knoble started as chair of the board in 2012. She has been a member of the board since 2000 and served as secretary in 2003 before being elected to chair elect in 2010.
Nancy was one of the "originals" as she summited Aconcagua in 1995 with Laura Evans and the Expedition Inspiration team. She is a breast cancer survivor since 1995 after recurrence and a bilateral mastectomy.
Nancy knows that Laura understood the importance of encouraging the scientific research needed to alleviate the suffering of the many women, and men, diagnosed with breast cancer. Nancy is inspired to sustain Laura's legacy and EI's mission.
Nancy graduated from Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, in 1970 with a B.S. in home economics and education. Her most recent position was at Pacific Telesis Corporation in San Francisco as a VP of human resources and administration from 1987 to 1996.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Nancy has now lived in Joseph, Oregon since 2007. Nancy feels that Joseph is a "spectacularly beautiful place and a community of people that is even more special." She has an incredibly supportive family, a herd of nine goats and a flock of 32 chickens. Nancy loves mountains and enjoys walking, hiking, biking, skiing, dancing, reading, cooking, making cheese and listening to music.
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Linda Martin has been a member of the board of directors since 2009 and a member of the executive committee since 2011. Linda took interest in Expedition Inspiration after she lost her mother to breast cancer and was approached by Heidi Mickelson to be involved.
Linda received her Bachelors of Science in food science from California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California, in 1986. She continued her education at Better Process School and in an Ice Cream Manufacturing Short Course at the same university and studied physical chemistry and technical writing at University of Wisconsin.
Linda has an extensive background in the food science industry. Most recently, from 2003-2007, Linda was an independent contractor for ingredient sales in the western U.S. at Shanks Extracts, Inc. Since 2007, Linda has been the senior account manager of the Northwest for Mitsubishi International Food Ingredients based out of Dublin, Ohio.
Linda has lived in East Fork in the Sun Valley, Idaho, area with her husband and two kids since 2004. They made the move as a family for the great schools, beautiful mountains, low crime and "easy living.” Linda enjoys skiing, hiking and travel.
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Debra has served on the Expedition Inspiration board of directors since 2010 and was elected to the position of secretary in 2012. She also contributes to the "personnel” committee. Brenda joined Expedition Inspiration to honor the memory of Brenda Williams, MD, who had been her friend since college.
Debra graduated from University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, with a Bachelor of Arts in sociology and psychology in 1976 and received her doctorate from the University of Idaho Law School in 1979. She has worked with the Idaho Supreme Court as a child protection manager since 1999.
Debra was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, and has lived in Boise, Idaho, since 1979. She loves Boise because it still has a "small town feel” and great access to the outdoors and the Boise River Greenbelt.
Debra lives with her husband Chris, her mother Myra, her golden retriever Beau and her cat Smoke. She’s also a mother to her daughter, who lives in Seattle, and her son, who lives in Los Angeles. Her hobbies and interests include hiking, jogging, bike riding and reading.
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Mitch joined the Expedition Inspiration board of directors in2010 after losing his spouse Dr. Brenda Williams to breast cancer in 2009. He wants to continue Brenda’s legacy of giving and giving back, and sees contributing to EI as a natural fit to continue the fight against cancer.
Mitch was born and raised in Idaho and graduated from University of Idaho in 1975 with a B.S. in business management. Mitch is nowretired from a 37-year business career in the financial services industry wherehe most recently worked as a retirement planner for the City of Santa Monica, California, and the State of Idaho. As aCLU, ChFC, CRC and CMFC, he brings a wealth of experience to his role as Treasurer for EI.
Mitch is currently splitting his time between Sun Valley and Boise with an eye on becoming a full-time resident of Sun Valley. "Life is good and I want to spend it with the people I enjoy and doing the things that make life worthwhile. In 2012, Mitch traveled and enjoyed many days of mountain biking. "I don’t know what is next for me, bu tI am going to enjoy life! I am thankful for every day I have.”
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Kim Allison joined the Expedition Inspiration Board of Directors in 2012 and gives her excellent input to the "vision” and "talent” committees. Kim was referred by former Young Investigator Awardee V.K. Gadi, MD, PhD, and is a perfect fit for Expedition Inspiration’s board: Kim is not only a breast cancer survivor but also a breast cancer pathologist who diagnoses and studies the disease.
Kim graduated with her B.A. from the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University in 1997 and received her M.D. from New York Medical College in 2001. Kim is the director of breast cancer pathology at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. Following her breast cancer treatment, Kim wrote "Red Sunshine” about her journey from physician to patient.
"As a breast cancer survivor, I know first-hand how terrifying a cancer diagnosis is and how challenging treatment can be,” said Kim. "As a physician who specializes in breast cancer diagnosis, I also know that funding research is the key to developing future life saving and more personalized therapies. Expedition Inspiration understands this. By funding breast cancer research and hosting a major conference with leading experts in the field, this relatively small organization has helped move the field forward in impressively large ways.”
Born in D.C., Kim moved to Mercer Island, Washington, in 2002 and lives with her husband Ryan and kids Maddy and Henry. Kim loves the long hours of daylight in the summer, the snowcapped mountains and being surrounded by water. Outside of her work, Kim loves caring for their two dogs, two chickens, six koi fish and frog and writing, painting, yoga, running and last but not least…double tall lattes.
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Jackie has been a board member since 2010 after her partner and dear friend Brenda Williams brought the EI "Be Inspired” dinner and fundraiser to Boise. Brenda passed away in 2010, and Jackie has continued Brenda’s efforts.
Jackie has been an OB-GYN partner at Women’s Health Associates in Boise, Idaho, since 2001. She moved from Madison, Wisconsin, in 2000 and loves the outdoor access and friendly people she’s found in Boise.
Jackie lives with her husband Ted, her young kids Nathan and Molly and their black lab Millie. Jackie enjoys reading, mountain biking, hiking, skiing and skate skiing. |
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Teresa McGoffin joined the Expedition Inspiration board in December of 2011. She lends her expertise to the technology committee. Teresa learned about Expedition Inspiration from friends and started as a volunteer at Expedition Inspiration’s Twilight Snowshoe events.
Teresa received her bachelors in business administration from Pacific Lutheran Unviersity in Tacoma Washington in 1982 before pursuing a career in the technology realm. Since 1995, Teresa has worked for the Blaine County School District in Hailey, Idaho, as a network and telecommunications specialist. Many of Teresa’s school district colleagues have suffered from breast cancer, and Teresa feels that we need to find cures now.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, Teresa has lived in Hailey, Idaho, since 1995. Teresa loves the plethora of outdoor activities available in the area and the genuine people. The "joy of her life”, her daughter, Alison, lives in Seattle. Teresa is also an adjunct faculty member of College of Southern Idaho where she teaches computer courses.
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Heidi Mickelson has been involved with Expedition Inspiration since 1998. She has served on the Executive Committee ever since she stepped down from the chair position in 2008 and has also served on the "personnel” committee.
Heidi became involved with Expedition Inspiration because she knew Laura and Roger Evans when she lived in San Francisco. Heidi originally worked on the Boise Take-A-Hike at Laura’s request, and her involvement continued from there.
Heidi believes that Expedition Inspiration’s mission is important because she has lost too many friends to breast cancer and has watched too many families deeply hurt by the horrible loss from the disease.
Heidi graduated from Wellesley College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, in 1978 with a degree in mathematics and psychology. She has been the managing director of Sperry Van Ness in Ketchum and Boise, Idaho, since 2004.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, Heidi has lived in Sun Valley, Idaho, since 1991 and loves the beauty of the area, the diversity of the backgrounds of those who live there and the cultural opportunities available for such a small community.
Heidi lives with her husband Danny, their son Zac, and their four pets. Heidi enjoys skiing, snowboarding, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, tennis, golf, hiking, cooking and traveling.
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Suzanne has been involved in leadership roles at Expedition Inspiration ever since she started volunteering years ago. She currently serves on the executive committee as she recently stepped down from the chair position on the board. Prior to being chair, she served as co-chair of the board, and on the annual Twilight Snowshoe committee for three years.
Suzanne is a breast cancer survivor and attributes her involvement with EI to her "deep desire to bring this disease to its knees forever.” Suzanne also taught Founder Laura Evans in her step classes.
Suzanne received her B.S. in Nursing from Western Washington University Intercollegiate Center for nursing Education in 1977. She owned Fit City in the Seattle area from 1980-1990 and continues to teach fitness classes today.
Suzanne believes that EI’s mission is important because "only within the arena of research the promise of a cure(s) resides.” She feels that supporting collaborative research as EI does is vital as she is dedicated to "taking more from breast cancer” than it did from her.
Born in Carmel, California, Suzanne has lived in Sun Valley, Idaho, since 2000 and loves "just about everything” about being a Sun Valley local. Her husband Jimmy designs software, and her daughter Arielle is currently studying at GWU.
Outside of finding "an end to breast cancer as we know it,” Suzanne enjoys skate skiing, water skiing, surfing, swimming and engaging others in activities that are designed to lead them towards better health.
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Teri Roseman has served on the board of directors since 2006 and contributes to the "development”, "technology” and "events” committees within the board.
Teri has been involved with EI since 1996 as a volunteer and since 1997 as a fundraiser for the LA Take-A-Hike. She is also a breast cancer survivor since 2003. She believes in the "very specific work we do by hosting the Symposium, supporting young investigators and supporting local research in the cities we hold events.”
Teri studied business administration at Long Island University and Pace University in New York and also studied Yoga Therapy at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.
Teri founded LiveYoga Wellness in 2010 in Los Angeles, where she has lived since 1980. Teri took her first yoga class in Baja California in the mid 1980s and became a serious student while overcoming breast cancer.
Teri loves living in LA with her bichon frise Casey for the weather, the people and the lifestyle. Beyond yoga, Teri’s hobbies and passions include hiking, biking, music, reading and travel.
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Juli Watson has been on the board since 2006 and is the chair of the Twilight Snowshoe Committee. She started volunteering for Expedition Inspiration in 2003 and her family has been extremely affected by breast cancer.
Juli received her BSN in 1975 from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts, and her MSN as a nurse practitioner from University of California San Francisco in 1981.
Since 1993, Juli has been a women’s health nurse practitioner for the South Central Public Health District in the Twin Falls and Bellevue, Idaho, offices. She also started in the same capacity 10 years later for St. Luke’s Family Medicine in the Ketchum and Hailey, Idaho, offices.Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Juli has lived in Hailey, Idaho, since 1981 and loves the area of the mountains, the outdoors and the people. Juli has two children: Rachel, 27, and Cooper, 24. In her free time, Juli loves traveling and reading.
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Marc Lippman, MD, has attended every Expedition Inspiration Symposium and he has been the scientific advisor since 2000.
Lippman is currently Kathleen & Stanley Glaser Professor, Chairman, Department of Medicine, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. He is also Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI.
Dr. Lippman was previously the John G. Searle Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Health System. He was also the Director of the Lombardi Cancer Research Center, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oncology, and Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical School. In addition, he was Chief of the Division of Hematology-Oncology. Prior to his appointment at Georgetown, he was Head of the Medical Breast Cancer Section of the Medicine Branch of the National Cancer Institute.
Marc Lippman, MD, has attended every Expedition Inspiration Symposium and he has been the scientific advisor since 2000.
Lippman is currently Kathleen & Stanley Glaser Professor, Chairman, Department of Medicine, Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami. He is also Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, MI.
Dr. Lippman was previously the John G. Searle Professor and Chair, Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Health System. He was also the Director of the Lombardi Cancer Research Center, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oncology, and Professor of Medicine at Georgetown University Medical School. In addition, he was Chief of the Division of Hematology-Oncology. Prior to his appointment at Georgetown, he was Head of the Medical Breast Cancer Section of the Medicine Branch of the National Cancer Institute.
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Angela DeMichele, MD, MSCE, has been our Expedition Inspiration Medical Advisory Committee chair since 2009 and became involved with Expedition Inspiration in 2003.
Dr. DeMichele is an Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania and Senior Scholar in the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. She co-leads the Breast Cancer Research Program of the Abramson Cancer Center and directs the Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship Program at the University of Pennsylvania.
Dr. DeMichele earned a B.S. in Biochemistry from Brown University, an M.D. from Washington University School of Medicine (as a Four Schools Physician/Scientist Scholar) and a Masters Degree in Clinical Epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania.
She received her clinical training in Internal Medicine and Hematology/Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania, and joined the faculty in 2000 as a breast cancer oncologist and molecular epidemiologist whose research focuses on identifying markers of outcome, response to therapy and development of targeted therapeutics.
She is currently the PI of numerous clinical trials and epidemiologic studies, including Chair of Trial Operations for the I-SPY2 Trial, a multicenter clinical trial in which targeted therapeutics are tested in the context of molecular and MRI imaging response profiles in patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy for locally-advanced breast cancer, and her work has been funded through the NCI and other charitable foundations.
In addition, she directs Penn’s Breast Cancer Survivorship Program, a multidisciplinary clinical research program at the Abramson Cancer Center, where she and her colleagues are performing studies of bone loss, ovarian dysfunction, hot flashes, lymphedema, depression/distress and physical activity in breast cancer survivors.
She is a past recipient of a Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a Clinical Research Training Grant from the American Cancer Society and a Patient-Oriented Career Development Award from the NIH. Dr. DeMichele has served on the American Board of Internal Medicine Oncology Subspecialty Board, the Editorial Board of the Journal of Clinical Oncology and is currently Chair of the Medical Advisory Board of the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
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Ronald Dorn, MD, FASTRO, FACR, has been involved with Expedition Inspiration since the original Aconcagua summit in 1995 and has served as a member of the Medical Advisory Committee since 1996 years.
Dr. Dorn was a founding member and served on the board of directors for 10 years as well as a founding chairman of the medical advisory committee. He was chair of the medical advisory board until 2004.
Dr. Dorn attended University of New Mexico in Albuquerque for undergraduate, medical school and residency. He studied astrophysics and mathematics, medicine and radiation oncology, respectively. He received his bachelor’s degree in 1971 and his medical degree in 1974.
Dr. Dorn has served 30 years as a radiation oncologist within the radiation oncology department at Mountain State Tumor Institute in Boise, Idaho.
Dr. Dorn had a close relationship with founder Laura Evans and believes in Expedition Inspiration’s mission to carry on our original goals of active lifestyle and the empowerment of women in the battle against breast cancer. He also feels that Expedition Inspiration has provided a fertile environment for the advancement of breast cancer research.
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Dorn has lives in Boise, Idaho for 30 years with his spouse Terry. He has two grown children, Evan and Jessy. He loves Boise for the same reasons he thinks make Expedition Inspiration unique: Boise is friendly, supportive, and provides a perfect opportunity for a healthy, outdoor lifestyle.
Beyond his passion for the fight against breast cancer, Dr. Dorn has been a triathlon athlete for 35 years, considers himself an audiophile, and enjoys skiing, snowshoeing, scuba diving and traveling.
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Julie Gralow, MD, has been involved with Expedition Inspiration since its inception. She served as chair of the medical advisory committee from 2004 to 2009.
Dr. Gralow is Professor of Medical Oncology, University of Washington School of Medicine, and Member, Clinical Research Division, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. She is Director of Breast Medical Oncology at UWSOM and Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, serves as Associate Program Head for the UW/FHCRC Consortium Womens' Cancer Program, and is a member of the FHCRC Scientific Steering Committee.
She is actively involved in clinical care, education, and research, and is the Principle Investigator on numerous local and national clinical trials related to breast cancer treatment, prevention, and survivorship. Her area of research specialization is the relationship between breast cancer and the bone, and she is currently leading a 6,000 patient Phase III North American Breast Intergroup group trial investigating the role of bisphosphonates in preventing bone metastases.
Dr. Gralow is Vice-Chair of the Southwest Oncology Group’s (SWOG) Breast Cancer Committee and is Co-Chair of the Breast Scientific Leadership Council of the Coalition of Cancer Cooperative Groups. She is an elected member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Nominating Committee, was Chair for ASCO’s Cancer Communications Committee in 2008-09, and received an ASCO Statesman Award in 2008. Additionally, she served as Co-Chair of an NCI State of the Science Conference on Preoperative Therapy in Breast Cancer in 2007. She has served as a Board Member of the American Society of Breast Disease, and directs the American Cancer Society/UW Medical Student Summer Research Fellowship Program. She is currently a member of the Komen Scientific Advisory Council.
A prolific author, Dr. Gralow has had more than 160 abstracts and articles published in such journals as Cancer, Journal of Clinical Oncology, Journal of the American Medical Association, Clinical Breast Cancer, and British Medical Journal, and is a member of the editorial boards of several national publications.
She is committed to improving the quality of life for breast cancer patients through education, exercise and diet, and to promoting breast cancer awareness in the community. She is co-author of the book Breast Fitness: An Optimal Exercise and Health Plan for Reducing Your Risk of Breast Cancer and is Medical Director, Team Physician, and co-founder of Team Survivor Northwest, an exercise and fitness program for women cancer survivors. Additionally, she is increasingly active internationally in Breast Cancer Advocacy, presenting bi-annual programs in Eastern Europe and Asia since 2005, most recently in Lithuania (Aug. 2011), and through her work with the Harvard Global Equity Initiative, among other activities.
Dr. Gralow has been honored many times for service to her community and her dedication to helping patients overcome breast cancer. In 2005, she was named the C.J. Taylor Outstanding Community Volunteer by the Puget Sound affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In the same year, the Breast Care Site recognized her efforts in fighting breast cancer with its "Above and Beyond” award, and in 2006, she received the Helen H. Jackson "Women of Valor” award for her activism in medicine and health care in Washington State.
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Dr. Peter A. Kaufman obtained his MD degree from the New York University School of Medicine. He then completed an internship, residency, and a hematology/oncology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center, and after this joined the faculty in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Duke. In 1992 Dr. Kaufman joined the Section of Hematology/Oncology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the Norris Cotton Cancer Center as the director of the Comprehensive Breast Care Program, and he served as the director of the breast cancer program there until 1996.
He specializes in the care and treatment of patients with breast cancer, and is one of the oncologists specializing in breast cancer in the Section of Hematology/Oncology at the Norris Cotton Cancer Center at DHMC. He is currently an active clinician, and active in both clinical and translational research. He is a member of the Molecular Therapeutics Program of NCCC, and involved in or overseeing a number of research activities and projects in breast cancer. He has several primary area’s of research interest, including HER-2 (+) breast cancer, particularly testing for and targeting HER-2/neu therapeutically. His interests also include the development of new chemotherapeutic agents and approaches for patients with breast cancer, and the development of novel targeted agents for breast cancer. His interests include HER-2/neu targeted therapies for patients with both advanced and early stage breast cancer, and the biologic and molecular basis of therapies for breast cancer. He has authored and co-authored numerous peer reviewed publications, and is currently the study chair of a number of both national and regional clinical trials in breast cancer. He additionally currently serves on the CALGB Breast Cor Committee.
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Paul Montgomery, MD, has been a valuable member of the Expedition Inspiration Medical Advisory Committee since 2009.
Dr. Paul Montgomery has been a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist at Mountain States Tumor Institute since 1991. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology, and Hematology.
Montgomery is a fellow in the American College of Physicians within the American Society of Internal Medicine, and a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the Idaho Medical Association and the Ada County Medical Association.
He currently serves on the NCCCP Disparities Physician Lead and is an active affiliate of the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, and the St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center in Boise/Meridian, Idaho.
Montgomery’s most recent publication was "Premedication to reduce discomfort during screening mammography” with CK Lambertz, CJ Johnson and JR Maxwell in PubMed in 2008. He has co-authored 15 other published articles and given lectures at more than 30 conferences and events.
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Michael F. Press, MD, PhD, joined Expedition Inspiration’s Medical Advisory Committee in 2009 after receiving grant funds for 10 years from Expedition Inspiration. Dr. Press has been a professor in the Department of Pathology at University of Southern California since 1994 and a Harold E. Lee professor of cancer research at University of Southern California since 1998.
After receiving his B.A. in Biology from Washington University in St, Louis, Missouri, in 1970, Dr. Press continued to University of Chicago to earn his Ph.D in cell biology in 1975 and his M.D. in 1977. From 1977-1981, Dr. Press was a resident in pathology at University of Chicago and chief resident from 1979-1981.
In the 80s, Dr. Press was an instructor and assistant professor in the Department of Pathology, an assistant professor in the department of OB-GYN, and an associate professor in the department of pathology and OB-GYN, all at University of Chicago. In 1988, Dr. Press moved to Los Angeles and started as the associate professor in the department of pathology at the University of Southern California.
Dr. Press thinks that Expedition Inspiration’s Symposium is "scientifically outstanding” and boasts a "perfect format.”
Dr. Press lives in LA with his wife Ivonne and their young daughter Michaela and also spends time with his children Oliver, Lara, Eric and David. He loves LA for the excellent professional opportunities and proximity to family and friends. His hobbies include swimming and fishing.
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Chris has served on the honorary board since fall of 2011 after serving as co-chair with Suzanne Mulenos for two years and co-chair with Heidi Mickelson for two years. Chris has also served as EI’s treasurer.
Chris became involved with Expedition Inspiration through her friendship with Heidi Mickelson. Chris believes that our mission to gather researchers at our Annual Symposium is a "beautiful gift” that we give to the future of "the cure.”
Chris graduated with a B.A. in geography in 1973 and a MBA in finance in 1975 from University of Colorado. She worked as a CPA for Baron Accountancy in Newport Beach, California for 15 years until she retired in 2002.
Born in Eureka, California, Chris now splits her time between Newport Beach, California, where she’s lived for 20 years, and Sun Valley, Idaho, where she’s lived for nine years. She and her husband Brad love both places for the natural beauty and the friendly people. Their son, Tyler, 26, is working for Morgan Stanley in New York City.
Chris enjoys skiing, biking and reading.
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Brenda has served on Expedition Inspiration’s Honorary Board since 1998 and was the chair of the LA Take-A-Hike for eight years. Brenda heard about Expedition Inspiration through UCLA.
Brenda graduated with a degree in English from University of Florida and worked in public relations for many years before starting at Vail Valley Magazine and the Vail Daily Newspaper in 2005 as an editor and writer, respectively. Brenda was also honored by the Vail Valley Medical Center as the Volunteer of the Year in 2010.
Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Brenda has lived in Vail since 2005 and loves it because it "makes her soul sing.” She has been married to her husband Alan for 28 years and they have three sons and six grandchildren.
Brenda’s hobbies and interests include writing, music, snowshoeing and hiking. She is the co-founder of the Vail Breast Cancer Awareness Group, serves on the Advisory Committee for Colorado Mountain College and is a member of Women in Philanthropy.
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Mary Holden has been involved with Expedition Inspiration since 2009 as the co-chair of the Be Inspired and Roll Out the Red Carpet for Research fundraising dinners in Boise.
Mary says "my friend Brenda Williams is the reason I became involved and the mission is why I stayed involved.” She believes that "a cure for breast cancer will only come through research” and appreciates knowing that "the money raised by Expedition Inspiration is used almost exclusively to find a cure for breast cancer.”
Mary is an energetic leader with more than 18 years of experience in the nonprofit sector at local and state levels. Mary received her B.A. in social work from Boise State University and returned to Boise State University to receive her graduate certificate in gerontological studies in May 2012.
Mary was the founding executive director of the Idaho Ronald McDonald house from 1994-1998 and an event coordinator at Idaho Youth Ranch from 2007-2010. She is currently the owner and lead consultant of MHG Consulting.
Born in Spokane, Washington, Mary has lived in the Boise area for 55 years and loves just about everything about her hometown. Her husband Randy Schubert is the executive director of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association and they have twin daughters and a dog named Ellie, who Mary thinks "is probably the cutest dog on the planet.” Mary will have been blessed with two granddaughters by August 2012.
Outside of her volunteer and community service work, Mary loves to travel, cook, read, knit and dig in the dirt. She says "I am at my best when my family is around.”
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Courtney has been involved with Expedition Inspiration as a part of the honorary board since 2002. As a breast cancer survivor, Courtney was excited to find EI as it’s "a small nonprofit with a unique mission.” She has since been an avid supporter of our Annual Symposium and hatched the idea for "5 Peaks in 5 Years.”
Courtney graduated from UVA in Charlottesville, Virginia, with her bachelors in architecture in 1983 and received her masters in architecture from University of Texas in Austin in 1990. She was an associate at numerous firms between 1994 and 2003 and currently is the principal at Kapp Architecture.
Born in Seattle, Courtney moved to Philadelphia in 1992 and currently lives in Chestnut Hill with her husband, three children and two labs. Courtney loves that Chestnut Hill is a "haven for raising kids on the East Coast” and that her and her husband’s work is close by.
Courtney enjoys community service on local boards for architecture and preservation of our open space and parks.
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Susan Tucker has been involved with Expedition Inspiration since 2004 and is an irreplaceable asset to the organization due to her passion for the cause and her "get it done” attitude. Whether she’s organizing our swag closet, cooking fabulous food for last minute benefits, or hatching brilliant ideas for new events, Susan is certainly one of our go-to gals.
When Susan moved to Sun Valley from Bellevue, Washington, she was interested in connecting with an organization like EI because she had "too many friends with breast cancer.”
Prior to her involvement with EI, Susan received her B.A. in psychology from the University of Washington in 1980, her masters in education in 1982, and became a licensed massage therapist and doula in 1984. Susan was a special education teacher, an LMT and doula, and though she’s "trying to forget,” an aerobics instructor for "too many years.” Susan also owned Eastside Massage Clinic from 1984-2000 and specialized in pregnancy, end-of-life and infant massages.
Born in Seattle, Susan has called Sun Valley, Idaho, home since 2001with her husband Steve Myers. She loves being able to "step out her door to nature”, and the involved, welcoming Sun Valley community.
Susan also serves on the boards of In Touch-Massage Therapy for People with AIDS and NARAL. Her other passions include cooking, women’s rights and reproductive rights issues.
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In 1989, Laura was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and underwent a bone marrow transplant resulting in recovery from the disease. As a response to her survival and her love of mountain climbing, Laura set aside her career in clothing design and founded Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research.
She and 17 breast cancer survivors led the acclaimed assault on breast cancer by climbing Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua, which is the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere at 23,000 feet. Laura was featured in a PBS documentary film featuring the team of women co-led by Laura and Peter Whittaker of Rainier Mountaineering. The documentary demonstrated the strength of breast cancer survivors and the climb raised $2 million for breast cancer research. Laura wrote about her experience with breast cancer and the strength and relief she gained from climbing mountains in her book, "The Climb of My Life."
Laura and her climbing team were honored at the White Housein a private reception hosted by Hillary Rodham Clinton, and at a privatereception at the United States Supreme Court, hosted by Justice Sandra DayO'Connor, a fellow survivor of breast cancer. Subsequently, Laura was selectedto carry the Olympic torch on its journey to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.She was also appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Defense Commissionawarding research funding to promising breast cancer research projectsnationwide. In 1995, Laura was further honored by her alma mater, StephensCollege, as its "National Alumnae of the Year" and delivered thecollege's commencement address.
Laura Evans died on October 17, 2000, of a brain tumorunrelated to her breast cancer.
Laura will be best remembered by friends andfamily for her always ready smile, unfailing positive outlook, boundlessenergy, strength, intelligence, humor, generosity, and, of course, her zeal tomake the most of her second chance at life. Laura wants all women with breastcancer to know that the cancer that claimed her was separate and unrelated toher earlier bout with breast cancer, which she conquered. She would tell thosewomen to go forward with courage, faith and the knowledge that they too canovercome breast cancer. In honor of her wishes, Laura's ashes were releasedupon the summit of Mt. Rainier, where her fervor for climbing was born.
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Laura Evans, a breast cancer survivor and founder of Expedition Inspiration, an organization dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer research, died of an unrelated brain tumor at her home in Ketchum, Idaho on Tuesday, October 17 at age 51. Laura Steele was born in Fulton, Missouri on January 8, 1949. She was the second of four children of Professor Charles Steele and Eleanor Steele. Laura was raised in Granville, Ohio and graduated from Granville High School in 1967. Laura was awarded a scholarship to Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design coupled with a minor in French.
While a student at Stephens, she met her future husband, Roger Evans. Laura and Roger were married in 1971and began an adventurous life together that included living, at various times,in Switzerland, Los Angeles, Denver, Boston, San Francisco and Sun Valley.While pursuing her professional career in clothing design over the next twenty years, Laura worked for some of America's leading skiwear and sportswear companies. In addition to her design talents, Laura also expressed her lifelong interest in art through sketching, leaded glass and photography. In 1989, Laura was diagnosed with advanced breast cancer and underwent a bone marrow transplant resulting in an inspiring recovery from this disease. As a response to her survival and her return to the mountain climbing she so loved, Laura set aside her career in clothing design and founded Expedition Inspiration. The successful climb of Argentina's Mt. Aconcagua (22,841'), the highest mountain in the western hemisphere, was featured in a PBS New Explorers documentary.This team of 17 courageous women, co-led by Evans and Peter Whittaker of Rainier Mountaineering, demonstrated the strength and determination of breast cancer survivors. The climb raised $2 million for medical research. Laura and her climbing team were honored at the White House in a private reception hosted by Hillary Rodham Clinton, and at a private reception at the United States Supreme Court, hosted by Justice Sandra Day O ' Connor, a fellow survivor of breast cancer. Subsequently, Laura was selected to carry the Olympic torch on its journey to the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. She was also appointed to serve on the U.S. Department of Defense Commission awarding research funding to promising breast cancer research projects nationwide. In 1995, Laura was further honored by her alma mater, Stephens College, as their "National Alumnae of the Year" and delivered the college's commencement address. In1996, Laura's personally written, inspiring story of her recovery, "The Climb Of My Life," was published by Harper Collins and became a cherished survival handbook for countless women battling breast cancer. The book was selected as a finalist in the 1997 Books for Better Living Awards presented in New York City. Laura continued to lead the Expedition Inspiration Fund for Breast Cancer Research in its dedicated pursuit for a cure for breast cancer. EI's annual symposium of eminent breast cancer researchers has become a renowned national conference promising to deliver earlier and better treatment to overcome this dreadful disease. Laura continued to carry her message across America as a much-requested motivational s p e a k e r. In 1997, Laura was elected a member of the illustrious Explorer's Club of New York City.Throughout her many accomplishments, non-profit work and climbing activities,Laura's boundless passion for life and infectious enthusiasm have made her an inspiring example and endeared her to many devoted friends. She always delighted in making others happier and more fulfilled. Her greatest personal joys included the sense of peace and re n e w a l she experienced in the high mountains of distant continents or near her beloved home in Idaho, day hiking on the numerous trails around Sun Valley. She loved opportunities to practice her fluent French and always glowed at the opportunity to entertain friends and family. In her quiet, reflective moments, Laura enjoyed good books and writing in her ever-present journal. Laura will be best remembered by friends and family for her fun-loving nature, always ready smile, unfailing positive outlook, boundless energy, strength, intelligence, humor, generosity and, of course, her zeal to make the most of her second chance at life. Laura wants all women with breast cancer to know that the cancer that claimed her was separate and unrelated to her earlier bout with breast cancer, which she conquered. She would tell those women to go forward with courage, faith and the knowledge that you, too, can overcome breast cancer. In honor of her wishes, Laura's ashes will be released upon the summit of Mt. Rainier, where her fervor for climbing was born. Laura Evans is survived by her loving husband, Roger, of Ketchum, Idaho; her mother, Eleanor Williams and her sister Martha Lutz, both of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; her sister Elizabeth Norby of Morrison, Colorado; and her brother Jeffrey Steele, of Madison, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, the family honors Laura's wishes by requesting any contributions in tribute to Laura's life are made either to the Expedition Inspiration Fund or the Hospice of the Wood River Valley. A memorial service for Laura was held on Sunday,October 29 at 2 p.m. at the Limelight Room in Sun Valley, Idaho.
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"Heart of the Treasure Valley: Understanding the circleof life"
By Katherine Jones, Idaho Statesman, 11-15-09
Brenda Williams had breast cancer, but she didn't let thatstop her from making a difference.
Brenda Williams died quietly in her home Tuesday evening.She spoke with Katherine with the understanding that the article might not bepublished before her death. Her friends and family also asked that this story,based on an Oct. 15 interview, still run.
For a fundraiser this year, Brenda Williams' friends got anidea. When the invitations went in the mail, each one featured a personalizedpostage stamp: a photo of Brenda standing very proud — and very bald.
Scrawled across the envelope in hard-to-miss, very boldtype, were the words: "Being bald is not a crime. Not finding a cureis."
If there's an aggressive nuance to the words,there also is an urgency to her fundraising: Brenda has breast cancer and, forher, the cure will come too late. That is, simply put, all the more reason forher to work harder.
She says: "None of us are going to take our earthly possessions with us. If you can share what you have, I think that's what you should do."
Medically, there is little more that Brenda can do. After her initial diagnosis 15 years ago, the cancer has returned. In the past five years, cancer has spread into too many organs throughout her body. But as far as living goes — there's much left to do.
"We all tend to gravitate toward what affects us. That's what drives us — the fact that something has happened to someone you love or your family or your children — that's what drives you to try and make a difference."
Brenda thought she had been cured. When the cancer returned, "It felt like my world ended," she said.
But her world hadn't. Instead, she and a circle of her friends turned into a dynamic volunteer force to be reckoned with. Together, they organized the first and four subsequent Survivor Celebration Dinners for Boise's Susan G. Komen for the Cure. They raised tens of thousands of dollars each year.
"I feel like I've been blessed and need to give back to the community. If somebody's willing to ask, I'm willing to donate. I just think it's the right way to live."
Last year, the circle of friends threw their energy into the first fundraising dinner for Expedition Inspiration and raised more than $50,000 for breast cancer research, including $16,000 for a research scholarship named in Brenda's honor.
"People want to help. It's the most amazing thing. I've bought every Girl Scout cookie that crossed my path. People reciprocate. If you're generous and give of yourself, they'll do the same for you."
Brenda was honored at that dinner (on Oct. 8) for her work: She has personally contributed more than $250,000 in cash and in-kind support for breast cancer research and awareness.
"Unfortunately, that's what it takes for research — it's just a drop in the bucket. But it's also a big drop."
Brenda speaks in a whisper, all that's left of her voice after rounds of radiation. She hopes that her hair, which has fallen out three times, will start to grow back after the latest — and likely the last — round of chemotherapy.
"You just have to accept the fact that some things you cannot change, like the prayer - God, give me the serenity to accept things (I cannot change), change the things I can, and to know the difference between the two.
"I can't change (the cancer). I've tried chemo and radiation and it's just not changing. That's my cue that it's time to stop."
Brenda has lost 25 pounds. Even though the tumors keep her in pain, the medical protocol has shifted from eradicating the tumors to stabilizing them.
"I'm not ready to be done with life yet. I say that, but I'm not ready to do toxic chemo again. I'm just at peace at this time."
Brenda is an obstetrician/gynecologist, and she speaks about her work with a spark in her eye. (She has not been able to practice recently). Her work has touched countless lives, and given her "the millions of hugs" that she credits with healing power. Birthing babies also has given her a certain perspective on her own death.
"The world will go on without me. That's the beauty of delivering all those babies: You know the circle of life."
"The day before I had my surgery, I delivered a C-section baby. I thought: You know, here's my replacement. If we all lived forever, the world would be a very crowded place."
Even as Brenda prepares to let go, she still holds tight to life. "I'm only 55," she says in one breath. And in another: "I'm grateful to have lived as long as I've lived."
"Life is not fair. ... Bad things happen to good people. You just have to move on. I never dwell on (the question why); I can't change it. You can't un-ring a bell. You just keep going. The bell's ringing; you just figure out what you can do with it."
In the meantime, there's next year's fundraiser to organize. That work will resume in January with — or without — her.
Obituary
From the Idaho Statesman, 11-15-09
Dr. Brenda Martin Williams passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from breast cancer.
I know this will be a difficult time for my family and I have chosen to write this obituary. I was born Jan. 14, 1954 in Rupert, Idaho, the second child of Leonard and Betty Martin. I attended Minico High School and graduated in 1972. I then attended the University of Idaho where I received a degree in Business Finance in 1975. I married Mitch Williams in May 1975 and we just celebrated 34 years together. After our oldest son Patrick was born I felt like I needed a different career path and returned to medical school at the University of Washington. I graduated in 1987 and our second son, Colin [was born] in December of 1987. I have been blessed to have two great sons and a wonderful husband. I was in practice in Boise for 17 years and saw my practice grow from one doctor to six doctors and appreciate the fact that I was in practice with truly excellent partners and doctors.
I am survived by my husband and sons — Mitch, Pat, and Colin — my parents Leonard and Betty Martin of Paul, brothers Doug (Lebbie) and Randee (Connie) both of Paul, and my sister and good friend Melody Wysong (Earl) of Rupert.
I have had wonderful care the last 15 years at MSTI. Thank Dr. Paul Montgomery, Dr. Ron Dorn, and all of the chemo nurses. I also want to thank my partner, Dr. Jackie Maybach, for her help in this process.
In lieu of flowers I would prefer contributions to Expedition Inspiration of Ketchum to aid in breast cancer research. Send to PO Box 4289, Ketchum, Idaho, 83340; or to the Mini-Cassia Christian Education Association, 750 W. 71 N., Paul, Idaho.
Services will be held at 4pm on Saturday, November 21, at Cathedral of the Rockies, ;717 N. 11th St., Boise, Idaho under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Rev. Neal Collins of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate the service. A second service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert.
I have had a blessed life and wish it had been longer, but am grateful for the life I have had and as a Christian I have no fear of death and look forward to the life everlasting.
Posted November 17, 2009.
Rest In Peace Dr. Williams. You will be greatly missed.
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