Our staff works closely with members all over Wisconsin. Let us know how we can support your work!
Allison Antoine, MPH, CHES
Outreach Program Manager
Allison Antoine (she/her/hers) guides our outreach team in planning and delivering resources and technical assistance to help our members implement evidence-based interventions across the cancer care continuum, with an emphasis on health equity throughout. Allison received her Master of Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin, is a Certified Health Education Specialist, and is fluent in Spanish. She is the former Chair of the executive team of the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors Cancer Council and is an active member of the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable. Allison enjoys running marathons, yoga, reading, experimenting in the kitchen, and exploring new places with her family.
Focus Areas
- Colorectal cancer
- Cancer screening
- Grants program
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Beth Brunner
Program Director
Beth Brunner (she/her/hers) oversees the strategic direction of the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative, where she works closely with our Steering Committee to support the statewide implementation of the Wisconsin Cancer Plan. Beth leads our collaboration with partners to advance innovative programs that identify and address opportunities to reduce the burden of cancer, particularly in communities where the burden is greatest. Beth joined the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative after working for the American Cancer Society for 20 years, where she was dedicated to initiatives that prevent and detect cancer, as well as strategic business planning, external partnerships, and grant management. Beth loves spending time with her family, relaxing with friends, watching her children’s sporting events and school musicals, and cheering on her Wisconsin Badgers.
Focus Areas
- Strategic vision
- Community partnerships
- Steering Committee
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Alexandria Cull Weatherer, MPH
Outreach Specialist
Alexandria Cull Weatherer (she/her/hers) supports our members’ work in cancer survivorship and cancer vaccine promotion. Alexandria received a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University and has worked to advance adult and childhood immunization at the International Vaccine Access Center in Baltimore and as a public health educator with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. Most recently, Alexandria worked as a scientific analyst evaluating program impact for the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. She loves traveling, dance, and spending time with family.
Focus Areas
- HPV vaccine promotion
- Hepatitis B vaccine promotion
- Cancer survivorship
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Amy Johnson, JD
Policy Coordinator
Amy Johnson leads policy-related efforts for the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative. She monitors state and federal policy issues, educates our staff and membership on policy-related issues, and develops member resources such as issue briefs and our quarterly Policy Review newsletter. Amy began her career in public policy as staff to a US senator and later worked as a federal and state lobbyist on health care issues. She holds a law degree from Drake University. When away from the office, Amy enjoys researching her ancestors and watching international crime shows.
Focus Areas
- Cancer policy (local, state, federal)
- Policy Committee
- Policy-related resource development
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Katie Lepak, MS
Outreach Specialist
Katie Lepak, MS (she/her/hers) is the newest member of the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative team. Lepak most recently served as the Project Officer of the Public Health Collaborative for Milwaukee County, where she supported a variety of government agencies, pharmacies, health systems, public health, and community-based organizations across Milwaukee County. Katie holds a Master of Science degree from UW-Milwaukee, and discovered her passion for public health while conducting water quality research in Romania and through an internship with the World Health Organization. She enjoys traveling, baking, spending time with her family and cheering on Wisconsin’s sports teams.
Focus Areas
- Data and evaluation
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Noelle LoConte, MD
Principal Investigator
Dr. Noelle LoConte (she/her/hers) is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center. She completed medical school at the University of Illinois at Chicago and is one of only a few physicians practicing in the Midwest with dual fellowship training in both medical oncology and geriatrics. Dr. LoConte’s clinical interests are in gastrointestinal cancers and cancer of any type in older adults. She is the Principal Investigator for multiple federal grants, as well as clinical trials of new chemotherapies for gastrointestinal cancers, from Phase I through Phase III studies. Dr. LoConte serves on various committees at the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and has become a national leader in researching and raising public awareness about the connection between alcohol consumption and cancer risk. She is a Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.
Focus Areas
- Program oversight
- Cancer treatment
- Alcohol and cancer risk
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Tina Pap
Outreach Specialist
Tina Pap (she/her/hers) manages our membership database and is a leader in coordinating and executing the Wisconsin Cancer Summit and other events. She also serves as a liaison between internal and external partners. Tina has a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations and Marketing from Northern Michigan University. Known as our Yooper transplant, she is a lover of all things related to sports, the outdoors, and chocolate, especially chocolate chip cookies.
Focus Areas
- Member events (Summit, Regional Meetings, Webinars)
- Membership support
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Olivia Steidl
Outreach Specialist
Olivia Steidl (she/her/hers) supports WCC’s work in cancer risk reduction and end of life care. Olivia received her Master of Public Health from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. During her professional program, she worked at University Health Services designing and promoting a vaping prevention campaign geared towards undergraduate students and as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate public health course. Most recently, Olivia worked as a Prevention and Harm Reduction consultant at Public Health Madison and Dane County, conducting an environmental scan and developing a policy overview focused on hemp derivative products sold throughout Dane County. In her free time, Olivia loves reading, gardening, and playing board games.
Focus Areas
- Risk Reduction
- End of Life
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Brian Touhey
Communications Specialist
Brian Touhey (he/him/his) supports the Wisconsin Cancer Collaborative as a Communications Specialist. He has extensive experience in communications strategy and materials development, including 17 years with the American Cancer Society.
Focus Areas
- Communications
- Resources
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