Madi Smith first joined Cancer Support Community in 2023 as an intern for the Education and Programs Department. She later joined the department full-time as an Education Coordinator in 2024 where she supports a number of Education’s programs. Madi graduated from Indiana University in 2024 with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Community Health degree and a Global Health Promotion minor. 

Katie Southworth is from Colorado and a USAF military spouse living in Kansas with her husband, 2-year-old son, and two fur babies. She was a competitive downhill skier and cyclist for many years but now prefers outdoor family adventures like hiking and going to the beach. 

Katie has been in non-profit development for over 10 years. The mission-based organizations she has worked for include the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, the V Foundation, and United Way. Most recently, she was a Major Gift/Development Manager at the University of Saint Mary. This constitutes major donor fundraising, grant writing, marketing, and campaign management.

Michelle LCSW, recently joined the Cancer Support Community Helpline as a Per Diem Navigator in March of 2024. She is a licensed master level social worker who has been working as an Oncology Social Worker for the last several years. In this role she provides psychosocial support and connection to resources for patients and families throughout their cancer journey. When she isn’t at work, Michelle enjoys wellness activities like yoga and weightlifting, taking walks with her husband and two dogs, and traveling.

Nicole joined the Helpline as a Navigator in May 2024 and has been a medical social worker for over 12 years. She has a passion for helping people and their loved ones by getting them connected to community resources and providing support.
Nicole is married with 3 young children. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, and doing Peloton workouts!

Rylan joined Cancer Support Community in 2023 as the Helpline Coordinator. She graduated from the University of North Carolina Wilmington with a bachelor's degree in biology. She is pursuing a master's degree in genetic counseling at the University of South Carolina. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, traveling, and volunteering with GiGi's Playhouse."