Phoenix Cancer Support Network is led by a team of seven, each bringing a unique skill set and background to the table.
This tightly integrated team meets monthly to review company progress, client satisfaction, and to set direction for the future. The team maintains an in-depth set of performance indicators covering all aspects of the business.
Jenny Martin is the Founder and CEO of Phoenix Cancer Support Network. Jenny brings over 15 years of experience working in the field of healthcare administration and business development, holding executive leadership positions in both hospital and private practice settings since 2012.
After Jenny’s younger sister Annie lost her battle to Cancer at the age of 24, Jenny became particularly passionate about cancer treatment and patient care. Determined to make a difference in the lives of cancer patients, Jenny leveraged her knowledge and expertise in oncology healthcare administration and business development by starting a non-profit organization. Since its inception in 2016, Phoenix Cancer Support Network (PCSN) has provided support and advocacy to hundreds of cancer patients and their families in Arizona as they navigate the most challenging time of their lives.
Jenny earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications Studies with a concentration in Speech from Emerson College in Boston, MA and her Master’s of Business Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Management at Columbia Southern University. Jenny lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband, Sam and their 3 children, Ari and Elliott and Gia. She is the Director of Business Development for Arizona Center for Cancer Care.
Dr. Weiss is a board-certified medical oncologist with more than 10 years of experience in comprehensively managing cancer patients. He has served in numerous leadership positions both in the clinic and laboratory, in the community setting, as well as, a NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. Dr. Weiss completed medical school at Sackler School of Medicine, internal medicine residency at SUNY-Downstate, and a hematology/oncology fellowship at University of Colorado, where he served as the Chief Fellow in his final year. He also earned an MBA at W.P. Carey School of Business. In 2016, he received the Healthcare Leadership Researcher of the Year award from AZ Business Magazine. He was the Director of Phase I Clinical Research at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston and faculty at Harvard Medical School. Currently, he is serving in a leadership position at a biotech pharmaceutical company based in Boston/Cambridge. Dr. Weiss has published over 275 peer-reviewed articles and abstracts and has received research funding from institutions such as the American Cancer Society and the National Foundation for Cancer Research.
Fred was first touched by cancer as a teenager when his mother was diagnosed and lost her valiant three-year battle. As a result, he wishes to assist patients and loved ones navigate the often-overwhelming landscape and their successful battle against this disease. Prior to serving on the board of the Phoenix Cancer Support Network he served as the Managing Partner of Jerold Kaplan Law Office PC the largest Arizona based Creditors Rights law firm. He received his undergraduate degree from Arizona State University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona.
Fred resides in Phoenix with his wife, son and dogs.
Dr. Jeffrey Weber earned a medical degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he also earned a bachelor’s degree in English literature. Following medical school, Dr. Weber completed both an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at the Georgetown Division of the District of Columbia General Hospital in Washington, D.C. He then moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
A Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Gastroenterology, Dr. Weber has expertise in colonoscopy, gastroscopy, ERCP, inflammatory bowel diseases, peptic ulcer and gastroesophageal reflux disease, and liver diseases.
Prior to joining PCSN, Dr. Weber spent 30 years as a gastroenterologist in private practice in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. During this time, he also served as the Medical Director of both the Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center Comprehensive Obesity Treatment Program and the West Allis Memorial Hospital Weight Loss Program.
Dr. Weber has participated in numerous research studies throughout his career. In 2001, he was named Best Doctor in Milwaukee by Shepard Publications. He is also a 2003 recipient of the America’s Top Physicians Award through the Community Research Council of America. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
In 2005, Dr. Weber became intensely involved in sarcoma cancer fundraising and awareness after the loss of his 24-year-old daughter, Annie. To honor his late daughter, Dr. Weber helped form Annie’s Connection SC, a member-directed support group serving those who have lost young adults.
A year later, he co-founded Annie’s Night, which benefits the MACC (Midwest Athletes Against Childhood Cancer) Fund, an organization dedicated to finding effective treatments and cures for pediatric cancers and other blood-related disorders. “Working with cancer patients is a natural progression in my career,” he says. Of his goal for patients, Dr. Weber says, “I hope that through an encounter with a patient and their caregivers, I am able to provide them with some sense of peace, lessen their fear and diminish their suffering.”
Dr. Weber is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterology Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Maricopa County Medical Society and the Sarcoma Foundation of America.
Andrea, a University of Massachusetts Alum who is fluent in Spanish, became interested in the cancer treatment field after losing several family members to the disease.
Andrea brings 20 years of considerable event and entertainment public relations experience. During her career, she worked with The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The LA Times and USA Today; and entertainment industry publications such as Billboard Magazine, Hits Magazine, Brand Week, Promo, The Hollywood Reporter and Daily Variety.
Over the last nine years, she has worked independently as a publicist and toured the world for many high-profile artists and events. She has also served extensively as a direct media liaison coordinating and managing media teams at both the time of scheduled events as well serving as a trouble shooter during negative media events. She has both national and international relationships and has maintained business and personal relationships with the industry’s leading entertainment writers.
Andrea lives in Arizona and enjoys spending time with her husband, her eleven-year-old son and pets.
Jori Davis graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and earned her Master of Business Administration from Western International University. She began her journey in healthcare over 20 years ago supporting the care of hematology and oncology patients and has a strong background in executive leadership across the continuum of care.
Jori served as the Practice Administrator at Arizona Oncology, an affiliate of the US Oncology Network. During her 9-year tenure, she was instrumental in the rapid growth and expansion of service lines in the Phoenix metropolitan division. These included in the first statewide Breast Care Center, one of the first comprehensive cancer centers, 4 satellite locations, 25 specialists and significant growth.
In 2012, Jori transitioned to an administrator role at Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center in Gilbert, Arizona. In this role, she focused on programmatic development of multi-disciplinary, disease specific care teams in order to achieve high quality and individualized care models. 3 years later Jori was promoted to Executive Director of Banner University Medical Group for the Department of Medicine. During this time, she developed new programs and services and implemented multi-disciplinary approaches to care.
In 2017, Jori started her own business, AmeriCare, as a result of her passion to improve community health outcomes. She created the Cancer Warriors Program focused on access to care, healthcare navigation, advocacy, and education. Jori’s Cancer Warriors Program has been highly recognized by patients and healthcare providers because it facilitates communication and a highly coordinated care experience, while overcoming barriers and providing resources that would have otherwise been unavailable.
Jori currently serves as the Vice President for Support Services at Valleywise Health. Valleywise is Arizona’s only public teaching and safety net health system. In this role she provides executive leadership for acute, behavioral health, and ambulatory operations and is committed to providing access to care for underserved people and communities. She is a native to Arizona and lives in Phoenix, with her husband, Will and their two dogs, Roscoe and Cooper.
Andrea lives in Arizona and enjoys spending time with her husband, her eleven-year-old son and pets.
Heather McFarlin is an accomplished event industry professional with over 15 years of experience. Originally from northern California, Heather has called Arizona home since 2004. Throughout her career, she has held various leadership roles, including CEO of Chateau Luxe and founder of her own event planning company.
Currently, Heather serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Divinity event lighting company, where she oversees the day-to-day operations of the business. Her expertise in event planning and management has been instrumental in the success of many high-profile events, and she is known for her creativity, attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills.
When she’s not working, Heather enjoys spending time with her daughter, exploring the natural beauty of Arizona, and traveling to new destinations. Her passion for events and her dedication to excellence make her an excellent addition to the board at PCSN.
h an undergraduate degree from University of Wisconsin in Fine Arts specializing in paintings. Currently, she is a stay at home mom of her three children Owen, Hannah and Elinor.
Nina Rawal is a sophomore at Xavier College Preparatory in Phoenix, Arizona. During the pandemic, she discovered an unmet need in the care for our valley seniors, who were becoming anxious and depressed in their isolation. This stimulated her to create Caring About Seniors, a program with several services targeting seniors in our community. She set up a Pen-Pal system hand-writing cheerful letters to seniors in group homes across the Valley. Caring About Seniors has grown to over two hundred volunteers including medical school students and has now expanded nationally to include seniors in states outside Arizona and national cancer organizations. During discussions with the many group homes, she became aware of the need for PPE and their struggles in finding additional funds for supplies. She set up a GoFundMe and raised more than $2,200. She also set up a mask donation club called Masks for Everyone, and has several local organizations and offices currently involved, who have donated more than 500 masks to care centers. Caring About Seniors also donates home-made baked treats for cancer patients and seniors to bring a little sweetness and joy in their lives. Through Phoenix Cancer Support Network her volunteer group is providing baked goods regularly to cancer patients as well as for guests of their annual fundraiser gala.
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