Internal Advisory Board
The Internal Advisory Board (IAB) convenes quarterly to offer strategic advice and perspectives on institute‑supported projects. The board also provides input on the feasibility and potential impact of new work sponsored by the institute, helping to inform strategic direction and portfolio priorities.
Bill Atkinson
VP, Clinical Operations
Diane Bodurka, M.D.
VP, Chief Education & Training Officer
Yolan Campbell
VP, HR Operations
Courtney Holladay, Ph.D.
VP, Leadership Institute
Chief Learning Officer
Emily Roarty, Ph.D.
VP, Strategy and Impact
Dan Shoenthal
VP, Chief Innovation Officer
Kim Slusser, Ph.D., R.N.
Chief Nurse Executive
Grace Abdulmassih
Associate VP, Cancer Network
Jennifer Finkel, Ph.D.
Associate VP, Art Experience
Nyma Shah, Ph.D.
Executive Director, EVP Strategy & Business Development
Laura Welch
Executive Director, Philanthropy
Melissa Aguirre
Clinical Nurse, P11
Zachary Rieke
Clinical Nurse, Specialty Clinic-West Houston
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