Dr. Shanis is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn, collaborating writer with the National Institutes of Health, and owner of VHealth & Wellness. ​ Dr. Shanis received her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine and completed her Ob/Gyn residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She attended fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, where she studied the gynecologic care of cancer survivors and other medically-complicated women. Since fellowship, Dr. Shanis has remained involved in her research, publishing articles and presenting at meetings and conferences across the country. Over her years of practice, she has been recognized by several organizations for her compassionate care of patients. ​ Dr. Shanis is passionate about empowering all women to improve their quality of life through evidence-based treatments, along with education and support, and a sense of humor.

Sue Weldon's journey as a visionary leader, entrepreneur, and healthcare advocate began with her heartfelt mission to empower those facing breast and ovarian cancer. As the CEO and Founder of Unite for HER, she has devoted her life’s work to enhancing the lives of those impacted by the disease through a comprehensive, integrative approach to whole patient care and support, now serving nationwide, over 6000 members annually.

DANA FARENGO CLARK, MS, LCGC has been a practicing cancer genetic counselor for over eighteen years. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh, she worked at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, MD Anderson at Cooper, and now at the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania. Her clinical practice focuses on genetics education and testing for patients with a personal or family history of cancer and her research interests are precision medicine and testing for individuals with cancer. When not in the clinic, Clark teaches cancer genetics at local medical and nursing schools and genetic counseling training programs as well as lay audiences across the country. She has published multiple peer reviewed articles and presented at national genetics meetings. Clark is also an active member of the National Kidney Foundation, as she is a living kidney donor.

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After gaining interest in permanent cosmetics, Mandy completed an intense training program at the Florida College of Natural Health with the Whitney Center for Permanent Cosmetics. Over the past 9 years she has specialized in micropigmentation, working diligently to perfect her craft. Sauler received her Board Certification from the American Academy of Micropigmentation and is a member of the Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals. Additional certifications include Pain Control, Safety Effectiveness and Bloodborne Pathogen. Mandy remains to seek out the latest and greatest advances in technology, procedures and products. Currently, Mandy works in conjunction with multiple doctors and one of the top hospitals in the nation, promising a professional and sterile environment.

Diagnosed with breast cancer in her 20’s, Dana Donofree founded AnaOno out of her own necessity and desire for not only beautiful but comfortable lingerie that fit her surgically altered body. After a mastectomy with reconstruction, traditional bras no longer fit, and Dana was certain there must be more than just sports bras and camisoles out there. With a degree in fashion design from Savannah College of Art and Design, and a quite successful fashion industry career, she took her decade-plus of product experience and put it toward designing, launching, and building AnaOno: Intimates Designed Differently. Dana is very active in the breast cancer community and is involved with several non-profits, as a proud board member of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and advocate for The Breasties and Metavivor advocate. Her story has been featured on Good Morning America, USA Today, The Today Show, HuffPost, New York Times, INStyle, and many others. Even with these incredible accomplishments, she is most proud of being able to make a difference in the lives of women worldwide and is honored to continue to spread her mission of beauty, confidence, and boob-inclusion.

Dr. Molly Weingart, PT, DPT, CLT is a pelvic health and lymphedema physical therapist in Princeton, NJ. She is Herman and Wallace trained, Low Pressure Fitness Certified Coach, and Certified Lymphedema Therapy. She She aims to normalize all health conditions and create a treatment environment that is open, accessible, and inclusive.

Coco Burt is a seasoned product manager in the women's medical device sector, leveraging nearly a decade of experience as a product designer to pioneer solutions aligned with research, market trends, and end-user needs. Passionate about delivering excellence, she relentlessly pursues innovation to ensure the highest standards of care and usability in her products.

Colleen Ruby has been fitting post-mastectomy women for over 40 years and is certified by ABC & BOC for post-mastectomy fittings. She & her mother owned post-mastectomy & bra boutiques for 27 years. Colleen holds a BS in Marketing, and an AS in Advertising from LaRoche University in Pittsburgh, PA. After selling the boutiques she joined Anita USA in 2009 as a sales consultant, and in 2013 Colleen began teaching post-mastectomy fitter courses & seminars. She was then promoted to Anita Care Education Manager and is currently responsible for writing course curriculum and content, while also teaching live and online seminars. Having been on both the retail and brand sides, Colleen brings her unique specialized experience, mixed with her sense of humor, and friendly demeanor creating a comfortable & fun learning environment

Erin Pellegrin, RD, LDN is Unite for HER’s Director of Culinary Nutrition and Education. She joined as a full-time staff member in 2018 after working as a contributing dietitian for 5 years. As part of the Culinary Nutrition Team, she shares their nutrition mission and philosophy by educating and counseling breast and ovarian cancer patients through treatment and beyond. Prior to joining Unite for HER, she worked in the clinical oncology setting with both inpatient and outpatient populations. She received her nutrition degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia and has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York.

CINDY ROBERTS is currently employed with JOBST, an ESSITY company as a Medical Education Advisor, organizing and instructing classes on custom fabricated compression garments for patients living with Lymphedema and other Vascular issues.

Megan Do Nascimento is a breast cancer survivor and yoga instructor known for her outgoing personality and inclusive teaching style. She has taught in the Philadelphia prisons, the school district of Philadelphia, Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, Visions for Equality, The Salvation Army Kroc Center, Allens Lane Art Center, The Philadelphia Free Library, Living Beyond Breast Cancer and a yoga provider for Unite for Her. She routinely donates her time and skills to those without easy access to yoga, most recently traveling to Matamoros, Mexico, to teach classes to refugees seeking asylum in the United States. Megan is now the wellness coordinator at Awbury Arboretum in Germantown and offers yoga classes and walks.

Kate had a remarkable introduction to yoga as a senior in college more than forty years ago and it was an immediate match. She has been vibing with it ever since in an adult lifelong relationship. Early on when yoga teachers or classes were scarce in the U.S., she created home practices for herself while working in marketing and advertising. A bunch of years later, after marriage and three children in quick succession, she returned to yoga classes which were more prevalent by then. She trained with well-trained teachers and worked to receive certification to teach Ashtanga yoga with Manju Jois in 2001. In the years since, she has studied much more in Ashtanga, Mindfulness Meditation, Trauma Informed Yoga, Yoga for Kids, Functional Anatomy, Hatha and Vinyasa while teaching in studios in the Philly suburbs. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2012, it changed her direction. She began to work with Qi Gong and other energy movement practices to heal, recover from treatment and understand the role of energy in health and illness. It is the movement of energy in fields, pathways and centers that can be influenced and balanced to maintain health and vitality. She received Master Teacher of Energy Medicine Yoga certification, founded by Lauren Walker, in 2019 and continue to study Qi Gong and other healing theories and practices. Today she teaches virtually, primarily with a dedicated following. But also works individually or in small groups with those who are facing health challenges or concerns. She likes to surprise the energy curious as they discover their own energy movement for the first time. She studies something in this field daily and continues to uncover layers of depth in energy work that connect us to our Earth, our health, and our state of being. https://www.kategarza.com/

Graduated from Saint Francis University in Pennsylvania with a BS in Psychology & Masters of Occupational Therapy. After receiving her CLT from the Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Bethanie has dedicated her career to treating patients and advocating for them within her more recent industry positions. She is currently a clinical specialist for Sigvaris Group USA where she covers half of the United States utilizing her plethora of experience in the clinic and in her industry experience. She utilizes her knowledge to help support her peers in the pursuit for advocation for not only lymphatic patients but the entire lymphatic and vascular community.

Dr. Judith Forster, MD, FACOG, is a board certified OB/GYN with more than 20 years of medical experience. After graduating with honors in engineering from Rutgers University, Dr. J. Forster earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She completed her residency at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick NJ.

Dr. Susan Forster, MD, FACOG, is a board certified OB/GYN with more than 30 years of medical experience. After graduating with honors in biology from Rutgers University, Dr. S. Forster earned her medical degree from Rutgers Medical School. She completed her residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick NJ.

Kimberly is a graduate of the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. She received her Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy in 2001 and became a Certified Lymphedema Specialist in 2003. Kim received her Advanced Training in Lymphedema Therapy from the Foldi Clinic in Hinterzarten, Germany in 2005 through Klose Training & Consulting. Currently she owns and practices at Advanced Lymphedema Therapy, LLC in Langhorne, PA and is an instructor for Klose Training & Consulting. Kimberly's treatment is dedicated to lymphedema treatment, prevention and breast cancer recovery. Kim has advanced training certificates in head/neck lymphedema, chording/axillary web syndrome, kinesio taping, and is a certified myofascia release therapist. Kimberly has lectured extensively at hospitals, universities and breast cancer support groups. She has been highlighted on Philadelphia Channel 6 Action News and FOX Philly News. Kim has presented at the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). In 2022 Kim lectured with Guenter Klose at the Cleveland Clinic, discussing proper and effective lymphedema treatment and management for patients. In 2013 Kim was honored by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, receiving the 2013 Young Alumni Award for her professional and personal contributions to the University and her profession. In 2015 Kim was inducted into the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia Athletic Hall of Fame for her achievements with the women’s basketball team. In 2019 Kim was highlighted on Women2Watch Media Radio Show for her work as an entrepreneur and lymphedema specialist. She was the first lymphedema specialist and occupational therapist to have had this honor.

Dr. Ashley Newton, PT, DPT is a pelvic health practitioner in Princeton, NJ. She is EIM Pelvic Health Certified, Herman and Wallace trained, as well as an RYT-200 yoga instructor and Low Pressure Fitness Certified Coach. She is a clinician as well as an anatomy instructor for LYT yoga method. Ashley is passionate about health equity and creating a safe space to facilitate patient healing.

Caroline Pinney is the National Education and Training Manager for Juzo, Inc. She has developed and implemented numerous educational programs as well as participated in direct sales training for company sales representatives, dealers, therapists, nurses and distributors. She is a certified Juzo fitter in both Juzo Germany as well as Juzo USA.

Account Manager for Amoena USA, representing New England, Southern New York and Eastern PA Based in Connecticut, my area of expertise is partnering with my customers to be able to offer the most innovative products on the market for post breast surgery. Amoena is a leader in Recovery Care, Breast Forms and Shapers, Lymph Care and Lingerie/Swimwear. We strive to be solution based and accompany a patient through their journey.

Dr. Kanchwala is the Chief of the Section of Plastic Surgery at Pennsylvania Hospital and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Penn Medicine. As a Reconstructive Microsurgeon, the focus of Dr. Kanchwala’s practice is on the reconstruction of the breast after mastectomy using a patients’ own tissues. After training at the University of Pennsylvania and at the MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Kanchwala has performed over 1800 microsurgical breast reconstruction procedures. He has contributed over 80 original articles to the clinical literature and routinely lectures both nationally and internationally on advanced breast reconstruction techniques. The focus of Dr. Kanchwala’s research is on improving outcomes in reconstructive surgery for the breast. Recently, Dr. Kanchwala has pioneered new techniques which allow for a minimally invasive approach to reconstruction which enhances both patient recovery and aesthetics. The goal of this work is to eliminate the use of narcotic pain medication for patients undergoing breast reconstruction.