Patient Empowerment Network Manager Program

Help from people who have been there

The Network Manager program partners with our cancer community in an effort to join hands with you as patients and care partners to further enhance health literacy. The Network Manager program was launched in March 2020 by Tamara Lobban-Jones and has grown exponentially into an award-winning hub of true patient empowerment.

Our Network Manager program is made up of highly passionate empowerment ambassadors volunteering from around the country, engaging with PEN’s network of cancer patients and families, and serving as a direct conduit of empowerment. Our goal for this program is to support health communities around important topics and provide navigation for the path to empowerment.

Network Managers More Information >>

Sherea Cary

December 6, 2020

Care Partner Network Manager

Cora Connor

December 4, 2020

RMC Network Manager

Carly Flumer

December 1, 2020

Thyroid Cancer Network Manager

Summer Golden and Jeff Bushnell

November 25, 2020

MPN Network Managers

Sajjad Iqbal

November 10, 2020

Head & Neck Cancer Network Manager

Mary Leer

November 9, 2020

Breast Cancer Network Manager

Honora Miller

November 6, 2020

Myeloma Network Manager

Heather Smith

September 27, 2020

Lung Cancer Network Manager

Diahanna Vallentine

May 14, 2020

Financial Network Manager

Volleen White

May 13, 2020

CLL Network Manager

Nykema Mpama

September 1, 2015

Network Manager Coordinator

Our strong team of compassionate volunteers does not give medical advice, instead, they help health communities adapt to the realities of living with a serious illness. PEN Network Managers pay it forward as the communities’ human bridge to survivorship as they understand first-hand the anxieties and uncertainties that come with a cancer diagnosis.

“Joining PEN’s network of cancer managers has truly been inspiring. Although we’re all across the world, conversing with them via email and Zoom chats and hearing their stories and thoughts of how to resonate with more patients is what feeds my soul. PEN is constantly growing, with their goal of representing all cancers.” — Carly Flumer, PEN Network Manager, excerpted from The Power of the PEN Network Manager Program

Receive Personalized Support

By texting EMPOWER to +1-833-213-6657, you can received personalized support from our Network Managers. Whether you’re a cancer patient, or caring for someone who is, PEN’s Network Managers will be here for you at every step of your journey. For more information, take a look at these FAQs.