Medical College of Wisconsin
Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center

Community Advisory Board

The MCW Cancer Center works closely with members of our community to understand and address the cancer disparities in the areas we serve.
Comprised of dedicated cancer survivors as well as community, academic, and non-profit leaders, the Community Advisory Board advises Cancer Center leadership and teams regarding actions and approaches to addressing the cancer burden in eastern Wisconsin. In addition, the Board guides, and participates in community-engaged research, cancer prevention and control activities, as well as clinical care and policy change.

Community Advisory Board Members

Co-Chairs

Sheila Parrish-Spence, JD, MSE
Attorney; Cancer Survivor

Alonzo Walker, MD
MCW Emeritus Professor of Surgical Oncology

Community Members

Bryan Bainbridge
Executive Director, Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council

Carol Cameron
Program Manager and Founding Member, Pink Shawl Initiative; Cancer Survivor

Don Cohen
Fund Development Manager, Outreach Community Health Centers 

Marquita Edwards
Founder and Director, The Art of Health, Inc.

Ginny Finn
Chief Development Officer, Milwaukee Area Technical College, MATC Foundation

David Goines
Community Relations Coordinator, Progressive Community Health Centers, Inc.

Yvonne Greer, DrPH, RD, CD
Founder/Executive Director, Y-EAT Right; Nutritional Consultant for Healthy Living; Lead, Milwaukee County Organizations Promoting Prevention

Keeshia Jones
President, Sisters Network of Southeast Wisconsin Affiliate Chapter; Cancer Survivor

Patricia McManus, PhD
Executive Director, Black Health Coalition of Wisconsin, Inc. 

Anneke Mohr, MPH, MSW
Public Health Strategist, City of Milwaukee Health Department

Chris Nielsen
Associate Director, American Cancer Society Cancer Center Partnerships

Tracy Williams
President and CEO, YWCA Southeast Wisconsin 

 

Learn More

To get in touch with a member of the Community Advisory Board or to receive the latest meeting notes, please contact Deb Nevels at dnevels@mcw.edu.

Meetings and Events

Quarterly Meetings
Jan - April - July - Oct
Fourth Tuesday, 1-2:20 p.m.
Leadership Meetings
Feb - Apr - Jun - Oct - Dec
Fourth Wednesday, 12-1:20 p.m.
MCW Cancer Center, Room C5318N