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

Tina has been a Fremont resident since 1991 and has worked in various capacities for nonprofits for many years; prior to joining the HERS Team, she served as Development Director at SAVE (Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments). Tina has a B.A. in English Literature and a Paralegal Certificate from St. Mary’s College. A 2013 Fremont Chamber of Commerce Leadership Fremont graduate, she is a member of the Niles Fremont Rotary Club.

Tina can be reached at tinaf@hersbreastcancerfoundation.org.

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

• Sara Blanco – Breast Care Specialist Trainee
• 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