Roshni Devchand, MPH, MCHES
In her role as Director of Education at Cancer Support Community (CSC), Roshni leads the CSC Education team's development, implementation, dissemination, and evaluation of dynamic and multi-faceted education initiatives, including CSC’s hallmark, “Frankly Speaking About Cancer” (FSAC) program. Roshni comes to CSC with nearly 20 years of experience building health education and behavior change programs and implementing strategies to improve health outcomes for individuals and communities. Her expertise in health education and communications, strategic planning and research, community engagement, social marketing, behavioral science, and training and technical assistance has led to award-winning health programs for nonprofits, associations, and government agencies, including leading CDC's Bring Your Brave program to educate and empower young women around early onset breast cancer.
Roshni is passionate about creating plain language, culturally and health literacy appropriate materials that meet patients and caregivers where they are. With cancer experiences within her own family, she knows firsthand the impact evidence-based programs and services can make to a family on a cancer journey.
Roshni lives in metro Atlanta with her husband, two kiddos, and dog. She holds a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech and a Master in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. She enjoys tennis, family game nights, traveling, reading, hiking, and cooking.
Director, Education
Lisa A. Tinkley
Lisa has more than 15 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Throughout her career, she
has demonstrated strength in program coordination and development, and client engagement
and retention through management of both private and large-scale community events and
corporate meetings. Lisa’s mission based focus drives her desire to make a positive impact on
the people and organization she serves.
Prior to joining CSC, Lisa worked for Best Buddies International, Nemours Children’s Hospital
and Breakthrough T1D (formerly JDRF).
In her spare time, she enjoys the outdoors, cooking, and rooting for the Buffalo Bills. She
resides in Western New York with her husband and two cats.
Manager, Development
Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating Life with Endometrial Cancer
United States
Join Cancer Support Community and ECANA: Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans for a live, engaging webinar that discusses navigating an endometrial cancer diagnosis. This session features an expert gynecologic oncologist and a cancer survivor who will share insights, stories, and guidance to help attendees better understand this disease and navigate their own journeys.
Shannon, LISW-CP
Shannon Brown serves as the Helpline Manager and Lead Navigator at the Cancer Support Community. With more than 15 years of oncology and pediatric social work experience, she is passionate about providing psychosocial support and developing innovative programs that improve access to care and health outcomes.
Shannon is committed to serving the cancer community and considers it an honor to walk alongside people on their journeys. Her prior work experience includes roles at the American Cancer Society, Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center, and Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center. Most recently, as Director of Family Programs at Children’s Cancer Partners, she oversaw the delivery of high-impact services for thousands of families across the Carolinas.
Shannon resides in South Carolina with her family. Always up for an adventure, she loves to travel, collect hobbies, and attend as many concerts as possible.
Manager, Helpline and Lead Navigator
Shannon Brown, MSW, LISW-CP
Shannon Brown serves as the Helpline Manager and Lead Navigator at the Cancer Support Community. With more than 15 years of oncology and pediatric social work experience, she is passionate about providing psychosocial support and developing innovative programs that improve access to care and health outcomes.
Shannon is committed to serving the cancer community and considers it an honor to walk alongside people on their journeys. Her prior work experience includes roles at the American Cancer Society, Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center, and Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center. Most recently, as Director of Family Programs at Children’s Cancer Partners, she oversaw the delivery of high-impact services for thousands of families across the Carolinas.
Shannon resides in South Carolina with her family. Always up for an adventure, she loves to travel, collect hobbies, and attend as many concerts as possible.
Manager, Helpline and Lead Navigator