

Lola
Lola, joined CSC as a Resource Specialist per diem on the Helpline in April 2022. She has worked as an Oncology Patient Navigator since October 2019. Lola has experience working with the American Cancer Society, The University of Maryland Medical Center, and George Washington Medical Faculty Associates. As a patient navigator she has provided emotional support and resources to help eliminate barriers to patient care. She's expressed gratitude to be able to work with Cancer patients and their families at Cancer Support Community. While not working, she enjoys spending time with family and finding new activities to do with friends.

Resource Specialist
Kara Doughtie
Kara Doughtie began working with Cancer Support Community in 2022. Before joining CSC, Kara studied Experimental Psychology at Radford University in Radford, Virginia. She is very grateful to work for a company that has such a positive impact in the lives of individuals who are affected by cancer. In her free time, Kara enjoys spending time with friends and family.

Operations Manager, Research
Joelys
Joelys works on the Helpline as a Resource Specialist. Her passion has always been to help anyone who needs assistance and she has been helping those affected by cancer since April 2019. She graduated from LaGuardia Community College with an associate degree in Human Services - Mental Health and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in social work at York College. She is fluent in Spanish. In her time outside CSC, she enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters and her son, watching TV shows, and reading.

Resource Specialist
Carolyn, MSW, LCSW
Carolyn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at San Diego State University with emphases in direct practice, health, and gerontology. Carolyn found her passion for working with oncology patients and their loved ones while in graduate school and has remained in medical social work since that time. She is experienced in providing mental health therapy, case management, and psychoeducation to the cancer community. Carolyn privileges the self-determination of each individual in their unique cancer journey and recognizes community as a source of strength and resilience during treatment and beyond. Additionally, she enjoys spending time with loved ones at the beach and fostering animals for a local rescue organization.

Navigator