About

The mission of the HERS Breast Cancer Foundation is to support all individuals healing from breast cancer by providing post-surgical products and services regardless of financial status.

We provide quality products and emotional support. Our goal is to empower and care for each client as a whole person.

Our History

HERS Breast Cancer Foundation was founded in 1998 by three dynamic women: Tricia J. McMahon, a breast health consultant, Cheryl A. Maloney, a fundraising executive, and Nancy J. Vitale, a tax consultant. They were motivated by concern for women and the high incidence of breast cancer as well as the lack of specific services for breast cancer survivors.

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Tina Fernandez Steckler, Executive Director

A Fremont resident since 1991, Tina has extensive volunteer experience including supporting her children’s teachers and SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments). Her volunteer efforts at the latter led to a full-time position, culminating with her role as Development Director. Tina joined HERS in 2017 as Executive Director and oversees both organization management and development.

A member of Niles Rotary and co-founder of the Tri-City Nonprofit Coalition, Tina supports supports several initiatives in addition to HERS, including The Ed Roberts Campus and Niles Rotary Foundation. A graduate of CSUEB, Tina has a B.A. in English Literature, a Paralegal Certificate from St. Mary’s College, and is a past participant in the Fremont Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program. When not working, Tina enjoys spending time with her family.

Tina can be reached at tinaf@hersbreastcancerfoundation.org or (510) 790-1911.

Our Staff

• Rebecca Lalwani – Director of Administration
• Annette Lewellyn – Director of Programs
• Daisy Chavez-Sanchez – Certified Breast Care Specialist
• Muirgheal Forro – Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
• Michele Rabel Miller – Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
• Debra Shanley – Certified Breast Care Specialist
• Jenna Sufflé – Breast Care Specialist
• Georgea Tschá – Administrative Assistant

Our Volunteers

• Janice Florence – Outreach Program Coordinator
• Vicki Goss – ChemoCare Ministry
• Tanya Gougler, Licensed Cosmetologist – Hair with Care (Wig Specialist)
• Lisa King – Receptionist
• Lisa Stambaugh/Collective Discovery – Website Management
• Ramil Sumalpong/Iconic Lab – Photographer
• Sharon Yap – Event Planning