Ivy Ahmed is the Vice President of Education and Outreach at the Cancer Support Community. In this position she oversees the development, promotion and implementation of national CSC education programs. She also oversees the development of online educational materials and national professional outreach related to education programs. Ivy has over 15 years in public health and has worked in both the private and public sectors promoting cancer education. She served as a health educator and case manager with the District of Columbia’s Breast and Cervical Cancer Program and as the health communications manager with Lockheed Martin on a contract to support to the NCI’s Cancer Information Service. Ivy holds two degrees from the George Washington University, a Bachelor in Literature and a Master of Public Health.

Sara Goldberger is the Senior Director of Program at Cancer Support Community.  She is responsible for the development of new programs and special projects and ensuring quality standards of program delivery across the affiliate network.  Sara has worked in the field of psychosocial oncology for the past 19 years, most recently the Director of Program Support at Gilda’s Club Worldwide. Previously, she served as the Program Director of Gilda’s Club Westchester for 6 years.  Sara began her social work career at Calvary Hospital, Bronx NY, an acute care hospital for terminally ill cancer patients.  She received her MSW from Columbia University in New York were she was the Dean’s Award Scholar in recognition of excellence in both academics and clinical work in the field.