Dr. Jessica MacIntyre is the President of the Oncology Nursing Society and Executive Director of Clinical Operations at the University of Miami/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, Florida. She is also an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse and the Director of the Oncology Nurse Practitioner Fellowship Program at the University of Miami, the first program in Florida to be accredited with distinction.

Dr. MacIntyre received her Doctor in Nursing Practice and MBA from Johns Hopkins University and has over 20 years of experience in oncology nursing and leadership. She has several publications and is an avid speaker both nationally and internationally. Her areas of expertise include gastrointestinal malignances, advanced practice, patient navigation, survivorship, and supportive care.

Dr. MacIntyre is actively involved in research on oral treatment adherence, patient reported outcomes, cancer prevention, and survivorship clinics outcomes.

Frank J. Penedo, Ph.D. is the Associate Director for Population Sciences and Associate Director for Cancer Supportive Care and Survivorship at the NCI-designated University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center He also serves as a Sylvester Professor of Psychology and Medicine. Over the past 24 years, his research has focused on evaluating the role of psychosocial and sociocultural processes in adjustment, health related quality of life (HRQoL) and health outcomes in diverse chronic disease populations including and primarily in cancer. His research program focuses on understanding the roles of sociocultural, biobehavioral, care delivery and psychosocial mechanisms underlying disease activity and health outcomes, and the efficacy of evidence-based psychosocial interventions in promoting optimal chronic disease management and health outcomes. In his role as Director of Cancer Survivorship at Sylvester, he oversees implementation of ACOS-CoC standards of supportive and survivorship care and translational research evaluating the impact of distress screening, symptom monitoring and survivorship care programs within Sylvester and via collaborations with Northwestern Medicine. As prior or current PI of multiple NCI and other NIH studies, he has considerable experience in cancer control and survivorship, measurement and management of symptom burden, the delivery of psychosocial interventions, care delivery and health services research and community-based and -engaged approaches to optimize health outcomes in cancer survivors. He has expertise in adapting, implementing and disseminating evidence-based interventions (in-person, via e/mHealth) and EMR-integrated symptom and needs monitoring, triage and intervention in ambulatory cancer survivors. He is past president of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine and elected Fellow of the Academy of Behavioral Medicine Research and the Society of Behavioral Medicine. Dr. Penedo has over 300 peer-reviewed publications, has served as associate editor of several major journals in his field, and has been a standing member of several NIH study. He is the inaugural recipient of the Sylvester DCC Living Proof Endowed Chair in Cancer Survivorship and was recently elected to the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities. He is the 2023 recipient of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine Distinguished Scientist Award.

Dr. Moskowitz is currently the Physician-in-Chief, Oncology Service Line at the Sylvester Cancer Center and Professor of Medicine at the Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami Health System where he oversees cancer-related clinical care, clinical research, faculty mentorship, Advanced Practice Providers as well as the Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee.

His academic career and research is focused on improving the outcome of patients with poor risk Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL).

This effort has been conducted along two tracks: 1) optimizing therapy for patients with relapsed and refractory disease, including high dose therapy (HDT) and autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT), CART approaches and studying new agents that can be incorporated into salvage therapy, and 2) developing risk-adapted strategies to optimize the treatment of newly diagnosed DLBCL and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma by using what has been learned in the relapsed and refractory setting.

This research has led to changes in standard of care that include the use of the most widely used salvage program ICE chemotherapy, PET-adapted therapies, maintenance therapy post-ASCT, utility of clinical and molecular-derived prognostic models in the relapsed and refractory setting, and the incorporation of novel immune-based approaches in the second-line setting.

Dr. Ingrid Barrera is the Director, of Clinical Operations for the Department of Cancer Support Services at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Barrera has been at the University of Miami serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences for over 10 years. She obtained her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Nova Southeastern University. She has vast experience in psycho-oncology and has been an active researcher in the areas of adolescent and young adults, eating disorders, and suicide prevention.

Dr. Joycelyn Lee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and clinical psychologist at Sylvester Cancer Support Services. She specializes in helping patients manage symptoms of psychosocial distress to better engage in value-focused living during and after cancer treatment. Her interests include increasing dissemination of evidence-based psychotherapeutic treatments, adolescents and young adults with cancer, and reducing health disparities. She was the recipient of the 2018 Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Cancer Support Services Outstanding Patient Care Award. A University of Miami undergraduate alumnus, she earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Alabama. Dr. Lee completed her internship at The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, which included a rotation at Rocky Mountain Cancer Center Stem Cell Transplant Unit. Dr. Lee also has an MBA from Florida International University. Prior to joining the Department of Psychiatry, she was a research scientist at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Carmen R. Jimenez is a Clinical Psychologist and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine. She holds Doctoral and Master's degrees in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University, in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and is a bi-lingual, licensed clinical psychologist and qualified mental health supervisor in the state of Florida. Dr. Jimenez completed an internship at Nicklaus Children's Hospital and a post-doctoral fellowship at St. Mary's Medical Center, both focused on pediatric health psychology and which included rotations in hematology-oncology consultation liaison. She has centered her clinical work with individuals and families around the areas of interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, trauma, and attachment. In her current role at the University of Miami (UM) Miller School of Medicine, she works with the patients of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, providing psycho-oncology focused intervention and support throughout their health journey. Her professional interests further include the field of emotional and psychological well-being and teaching and providing clinical supervision to psychology trainees, medical students, and residents.

Dr. Zelde Espinel is a psychiatrist in Miami, Florida and is affiliated with University of Miami Hospital and Clinics-UHealth Tower. She received her medical degree from Universidad del Rosario School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Zelde Espinel has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, among other conditions - see all areas of expertise.

Wendy G. Lichtenthal, PhD, FT is Founding Director of the Center for the Advancement of Bereavement Care at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and Associate Professor, Pending Rank, in the Department of Public Health Sciences, Division of Prevention Science and Community Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has worked as a psycho-oncologist and grief specialist for over 20 years. Prior to joining Sylvester, she was Associate Attending Psychologist and Director of the Bereavement Clinic at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York City, where she now serves as Consultant Faculty. She completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Chicago, her doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania, her clinical psychology internship at the Payne Whitney Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, and a postdoctoral research fellowship in psycho-oncology at MSK, where she was Chief Research Fellow. She was a recipient of the 2012 International Psycho-Oncology Society Kawano New Investigator Award, the 2019 Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) Research Recognition Award, and the 2023 American Psychosocial Oncology Society Outstanding Clinical Care Award. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health, National Cancer Institute, National Institute of Nursing Research, American Cancer Society, T.J. Martell Foundation, and MSK’s Cycle for Survival and has focused on grief and bereavement, fear of cancer recurrence, cancer survivorship, meaning-making, and intervention development and evaluation.

Kristin Rojas, MD, FACS, FACOG is a fellowship-trained breast cancer surgeon and board-certified gynecologist, and the founder of the Sexual Health After Cancer Program at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, Florida. Originally from Texas, she graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School and completed her residency training at Brown Universityl followed by a Breast Cancer Surgery Fellowship in New York City. Her research focuses on the impact of opioids on the gut microbiome and sexual health in women’s cancer survivorship.

Dr. Kava is a Professor of Urology and the Director of Men’s Health at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. With over 20 years at the university, he has served as Chief of Urology at the Miami Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center and as Interim Chairman of the Urology Department from 2010 to 2012.

He earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and completed his Urology Residency at New York University Medical Center. Dr. Kava further specialized with a Urological Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and holds a master’s degree in Clinical and Translational Investigation from the University of Miami.

Specializing in Urologic Oncology, Sexual Dysfunction, and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), Dr. Kava has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, including one on Essential Communication Skills for Urologists in the American Urological Association (AUA) Core Curriculum. He is currently the President-elect of the American Society of Men’s Health and has served on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Sexual Medicine and the Board of Directors for the Florida Urological Association.

Dr. Mariana Khawand-Azoulai is a board certified, fellowship trained Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician. She currently serves as the inpatient director for palliative medicine at Uhealth and as the Program director for the UMiami/Jackson Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship. She was also newly appointed as the Institutional Leader for Palliative Care for Jackson Health System. Her focus is on medical education and training, enhancement of serious illness communication skills across disciplines and specialties, and bridging inequities in palliative care and hospice access for patients.

Dr. Rosa Ribon is a board-certified family medicine physician with over a decade of experience in providing comprehensive primary care. She earned her medical degree from Metropolitan University in Barranquilla, Colombia, in 2000. Following her graduation, Dr. Ribon completed her residency in Family Medicine at Bella Vista Hospital, affiliated with the University of Ponce School of Medicine.

In 2012, Dr. Ribon received her medical license in Florida and soon after joined the University of Miami Health System in 2013. Her dedication to patient care and medical education led to her appointment as the medical director of the UHealth at Boca Raton clinic in 2015.

Dr. Ribon was recognized for her excellence in teaching, having been awarded the prestigious George Paff Teaching Award in 2018 for her outstanding contributions as a family medicine preceptor in the M.D./M.P.H. program.

In addition to her work in family medicine, Dr. Ribon collaborates closely with Sylvester Cancer oncologists to provide primary care for their patients with non-cancer comorbidities during and following oncology treatments, ensuring a holistic and personal approach to patient health.

Trevor Maxwell is founder and CEO of Man Up to Cancer, a non-profit organization that inspires men to connect and avoid isolation during their cancer journeys. He is the author of “Open Heart, Warrior Spirit: A Man’s Guide to Living with Cancer.” Trevor has been living with stage IV colon cancer since March of 2018. He lives in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, with his wife, Sarah, and their two daughters, Sage and Elsie.

Andrea Cook has a background in nursing and health promotion, with experience in various healthcare roles such as Chief Clinical Officer, Nursing Supervisor, and Manager of Patient Experience Health Literacy. Andrea also has experience in roles focused on training, customer success, and wellness. Andrea's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Health Promotion and a BS in Registered Nursing. Andrea's experience and education demonstrate a dedication to improving patient experiences and promoting health and wellness.

Yanitza Morales-Aday is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Lennar Medical Foundation location in Coral Gables, Florida. Yanitza graduated locally from Florida International University with her Bachelor's of Science and Master of Social Work. I addition to her role as an Oncology Social Worker, Yanitza also runs a monthly caregiver support group that focus on providing caregivers a space to process their own challenges. Prior to joining the University of Miami in 2021, Yanitza served patients with brain and neurological conditions as an inpatient hospital social worker.

Bill Brummel is an award-winning documentary producer/director. He and his films have been recognized with a Peabody Award, two International Documentary Association (IDA) Awards, five national Emmy nominations, and been named to an Oscar shortlist. After having his voice box removed in 2016, Brummel produced and directed “Can You Hear My Voice?”. The film chronicles London’s Shout at Cancer choir, whose singers are also living without voice boxes.

Many of Brummel's previous films have focused on civil rights and human rights issues. Some of Brummel’s other credits include Selma-The Bridge to the Ballot, Erasing Hate, Blood Diamonds (Emmy nomination), Rwanda-Do Scars Ever Fade? (Peabody Award, two Emmy nominations, IDA award), Viva La Causa (Oscar shortlist), Bullied, Inside Pol Pot's Secret Prison (IDA award, two Emmy nominations), Opus Dei Unveiled, Civil Rights Martyrs, Standing Tall at Auschwitz, Child Warriors, The Greensboro Massacre, Inside North Korea, and The Ku Klux Klan: A Secret History.

After finishing the film “Can You Hear My Voice?”, Brummel has become a sought-after speaker on the psychosocial issues of cancer survivorship, especially head & neck cancers. As a 26-year cancer survivor and after 7 years speaking with a voice prosthesis, Brummel tells his cancer story and addresses the stress, isolation, and despair that often accompanies the disease - and he does so with empathy, compassion, film clips (or full screenings), and a little bit of humor.

Brummel has given keynote speeches, conference presentations, and participated in webinars and screening events for cancer support and advocacy organizations, medical universities, hospital groups, and professional clinician organizations. A partial listing of event follows.

Mrs. Adrienne Vazquez Guerra is a board-certified acute care nurse practitioner. Mrs. Vazquez Guerra has worked in various roles within oncology which include inpatient and outpatient general oncology/hematology, thoracic oncology, outpatient infusion center, clinical trials, survivorship and management of several clinical programs. Mrs. Vazquez Guerra is an Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner® (AOCNP) and is a past ONCC national chair for the item writing and test development national committees for the AOCNP board exam. She is a past president of the Miami-Dade chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society. Her current role at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is nurse practitioner and clinical operations within the Cancer Survivorship program.