Board of Directors
The Colorectal Cancer Alliance Board of Directors is comprised of mission driven, dedicated individuals with backgrounds in areas such as business, education, non-profit management, healthcare, cancer research, law and finance. Each member is passionate about our mission. Many have a personal understanding of this disease and its impact, which deepens their commitment to helping others affected and to one day finding a cure.
We are deeply saddened at the loss of Board Member Alison Friedman. Learn more about the incredible impact she has made in the colorectal cancer space and beyond.
John Woerner
Chair
John Woerner was previously with Ameriprise Financial since 2005 and was President - Insurance & Annuities and Chief Strategy Officer for Ameriprise Financial, responsible for...
Avi Benaim
Vice Chair
Avi Benaim is the founder and President of A.B.E. Networks. Avi started the company almost 30 years ago in Silver Spring...
Joe Whalen
Treasurer
Joe has almost 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry leading and supporting transactions involving...
Jana Babatunde-Bey
Board Member
Jana Babatunde-Bey is a veteran media industry executive, film and television producer, and legacy builder...
Kay Chandler
Board Member
Kay Chandler is a partner at the law firm of Cooley LLP based in San Diego. She chairs Cooley’s global life sciences industry practice and co-chairs...
Yekaterina Chudnovsky
Board Member
Yekaterina "Katie" Chudnovsky is an attorney, venture investor, dedicated patient advocate, and supporter of...
Lee Dranikoff
Board Member
Lee Dranikoff is the current Chair of the Board of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. Professionally, Lee is the founder of Practical Strategy, a boutique consulting firm primarily working with...
Charlie Guevara
Board Member
Charlie is currently a Partner at VO, a private firm that focuses on connections, investment and philanthropy in the media, content, technology and...
Patrick G. Jackson, M.D., FACS
Board Member
Dr. Jackson is an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of General Surgery at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital where he is...
John Marshall, M.D.
Board Member
Dr. Marshall received his training at Duke University, the University of Louisville, and Georgetown University. Dr. Marshall is an internationally recognized expert in...
Jennifer Dellaratta Redmond
Board Member
Jennifer is Vice President of her family's real estate development company. She is responsible for...
Frank L. Sapienza
Board Member
Frank Sapienza was a founding director of the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation. He served as Chairman of the Board during 2014 and 2015 and was a member of the...
David Schoeman, MBA
Board Member
David Schoeman is a Senior Partner in the New York Office of McKinsey & Company. David serves Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies...
Scott Soussa
Board Member
Scott Soussa is Chief Strategy Officer of Angelo Gordon, a leading, privately-held credit and real estate alternative investment firm, managing...
We honor the memory of former board members Alison Friedman, Amy Low, and Dr. Edith Mitchell, devoted champions of our mission. Their courage, generosity, and steadfast commitment to prevention, patient care, and finding a cure continue to guide our work and inspire us every day. We carry their legacy forward for every patient, family, and future, free from colorectal cancer.