Dedication & Acknowledgements

Dedication:

The Iowa Cancer Plan is dedicated to the people of Iowa whose lives have been touched by cancer. The plan was created in a spirit of collaboration, and is the result of the work and input of many Iowans. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to the following people for their passion and efforts in creating the 2023-2027 Iowa Cancer Plan.

2023-2027 Iowa Cancer Plan Steering Committee Members:

• Jackie Cale, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)
• Dee Humm, Genentech
• Katie Jones, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Max Mowitz, One Iowa
• Sarah Nash, University of Iowa College of Public Health
• Jerilyn Oshel, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Lori Pietig, St. Anthony Regional Hospital
• Emily Sarcone, CHI Health Cancer Center
• Bridget Toomey, University of Iowa Healthcare
• Audrey Tran Lam, University of Northern Iowa – Center for Energy and Environmental Education
• Shelley Walker, American Cancer Society

Iowa Cancer Consortium Board of Directors:

• Dr. Mary Charlton, President, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa Cancer Registry
• Dr. Richard Deming, Vice-President, MercyOne Richard Deming Cancer Center Des Moines
• Dr. George Weiner, Immediate Past President, University of Iowa Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Georgia Hodge, Secretary, F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
• Christen Sewell, Treasurer, Humboldt County Public Health
• Dr. David Dickens, University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
• Cindy Fiester, Linn County Public Health
• Susannah Friemel, Iowa Cancer Specialists
• Dee Humm, Genentech
• Rudy Papakee, Meskwaki Tribal Health
• Lori Pietig, St. Anthony Regional Hospital
• Sarah Ternes, University of Iowa College of Public Health
• Sarah Zeidler, John Stoddard Cancer Center

Iowa Cancer Consortium staff:

• Kelly Angell
• Abby Batterson 
• Megan Hartwig
• Georgia Hodge
• Brianna McNulty
• Liz Orton
• Caroline Powell 
• Kelly Rollins
• Rachel Schramm
• Kelly Wells Sittig

Other state cancer control coalitions with inspirational plans and their willingness to share resources:

• Alaska Cancer Partnership
• Comprehensive Cancer Alliance for Idaho
• Florida Cancer Control & Research Advocacy Council
• George Washington Cancer Center’s Cancer Control Technical Assistance Portal (GW TAP)
• Maryland Cancer Collaborative
• Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative

The generous individuals who shared their cancer stories:

• Kelsey Allen
• Jamie Broline 
• Jackie Cale 
• Dan Carlino
• Dr. Richard Deming
• Valerie Jansonius
• Dr. McKenzie 
• Lisa Oke
• William (Bill) Orcutt
• Teresa Pangan
• Kelsey Parker
• Lori Pietig
• Maria Steele

Other Iowa Cancer Consortium members and partners who served as expert reviewers:

• Anne Abbott, University of Iowa
• Denise Attard Sacco, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Shannon Benson, Iowa Oncology Research Association
• Victoria Brenton, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Colleen Campbell, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Eliza Childs, University of Iowa
• Ashley Ezzio, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Elizabeth Faber, Iowa Immunizes
• Dr. Bill Field, University of Iowa
• Paul Gilbert, University of Iowa
• Kristina Hamilton, American Lung Association
• Emily Hoffman, Cervivor
• Dr. Richard Hoffman, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Julie Hibben, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Jeanna Jones, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Amanda Kahl, Iowa Cancer Registry
• Jodie Kavensky, NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative
• Bethany Kintigh, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Randy Lane, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Ellen Maahs, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Emma Meador, Kaiser Permanente
• Biz McChesney, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Brad McDowell, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Dr. Laura Merrick, University of Iowa and Iowa State University
• Morgan Newman, Cervivor
• Dr. Sneha Phadke, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
• Jeannie Sawyer, NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Initiative
• Sarah Strack, University of Iowa
• Yumei Sun, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Sarah Taylor Watts, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Delaney Throckmorton, University of Iowa
• Sarah Vannice, Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
• Susan Viletta, Johnson County Public Health
• Julie Weisshaar, Energy Association of Iowa Schools
• Michele West, Iowa Cancer Registry
• Dr. Melanie Wellington, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics