
Annual Report
Mission
Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PEN’s mission is to fortify cancer patients and care partners with the knowledge and tools to boost their confidence, put them in control of their healthcare journey, and assist them in receiving the best, most personalized care available to ensure they have the best possible outcome.
Our programs enhance patient health literacy to enable shared decision-making and provide informational and educational resources to empower patients and care partners at every step of their cancer journey.
Video 1: Your Path to Patient Empowerment
Video 2: Learn More about Your Diagnosis
Video 3: Free Resources For Cancer Patients
Video 4: Community and Connection
Video 5: Bridging the Digital Divide
Our Team


Kara Rayburn
Director of Digital Communications and Engagement

Robin Barnes
Director of Development

Nykema Mpama
Network Manager Coordinator

Reagan LaBor
Partnerships and Programs Coordinator
Board of Directors

Darla Brown
Board Chair

Sajjad Iqbal
Board Secretary

Jack Aiello
Board Treasurer

LaWanda Byrd
Board Member

Nancy Gatschet
Board Member

Asalia Goldberg
Board Member

Alyssa Gutjahr
Board Member

Ray Parisi
Board Member

Scott Riccio
Board Member

Sherea Cary
Care Partner Network Manager

Cora Connor
RMC Network Manager

Carly Flumer
Thyroid Cancer Network Manager

Summer Golden and Jeff Bushnell
MPN Network Managers

Sajjad Iqbal
Head & Neck Cancer Network Manager


Honora Miller
Myeloma Network Manager

Heather Smith
Lung Cancer Network Manager

Volleen White
CLL Network Manager

Nykema Mpama
Network Manager Coordinator
Digital Advisory Board







Our Partners

























