Our Boards
BCRC
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors is a group of community leaders committed to furthering our mission and vision locally. With diverse professional and personal experiences, they bring a wealth of knowledge to assist the organization with strategic planning, fundraising and fiscal oversight. BCRC is thankful for their leadership.
Debi Brannan
Vice Chair
Chief Business Development Officer, ARA Diagnostic Imaging
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I was inspired to volunteer as a BCRC board member when I heard the stories of how the BCRC impacted those affected by breast cancer. BCRC truly makes a difference in those lives through support and empowerment. I’m proud to support that mission.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Support, Empowerment, Compassion
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
Board Member – Jan 2014 – Aug 2018 and Jan 2021 – Present
Secretary of the Board of Directors Jan 2015 – Dec 2015
President Elect Jan 2016 – Dec 2016
President Jan 2017 – Dec 2017
Parliamentarian Jan 2021 – Present
Maria Garrett
Secretary
MG Leadership | Coaching & Consulting
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I am a Stage III breast cancer survivor. The BCRC provided direct comfort, education & support services to me while I was undergoing treatment. The compassionate services & professional approach taken by this org really spoke to me. I’ve been advocating for the BCRC ever since and am happy to be able to contribute in a more significant way to the work BCRC does in our community through Board service.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Compassionate. Committed. Credentialed.
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
I first learned about BCRC in 2015 and was a client of their services throughout 2015-2016. I’ve been a staunch supporter and donor since then and officially joined the BOD in 2022.
Tammy Lee Hoguin-Benter
Past Chair
Director of Utility Outreach, Public Utility Commission of Texas
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
Being a former client, a volunteer, a donor, an ArtBra Model, and a member of the Finance Committee helped me to learn all about BCRC and the great work they do to help the breast cancer community. As a young breast cancer survivor, this was really impactful for me and that is why I wanted to serve on the board of BCRC.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Compassionate, Helpful, Well Respected
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
I have been involved with BCRC for 10 years. I was a former client, a member of the Pink Ribbon Cowgirls, an Art Bra model, an Art Bra Artist, an Art Bra committee member, an Envisions member, a member of the Finance Committee, a member of the Board of Directors, the organizer of the BCRC Team for the Susan G Komen walk and have helped with other events as a volunteer.
Kent Macaulay, DDS
Board Chair Emeritus
Doctor of Dental Surgery
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
Observed the good work done by the BCRC in the community.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Empathy , Education , Empower
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
Donor from 2006 and became a Board member in 2013 or 2014
Alice Elizabeth Colvin
Board Member
Executive Director, RAISE Texas
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
Like so many who have been impacted by and lost loved ones to cancer, I lost an aunt and a young cousin to breast cancer and too many dear friends to other cancers. Anyone diagnosed with cancer or other life-threatening diseases needs a personalized resource like BCRC to provide information, support and community.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Community, Compassion, Expertise
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
My initial involvement with BCRC started in 2014 as a nonprofit partner, educating BCRC staff on how insurance available through the Affordable Care Act could benefit their clients and referring any clients I saw with breast cancer to BCRC. I joined the BCRC Board in 2015.
Alison Lee Raffalovich
Board Member
Vice President, Global Communications Strategy, DemandTec
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
Outstanding services for women with breast cancer and those who love them, delivered by incredibly dedicated and capable staff.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Compassionate, Capable, Caring.
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
Committee and board member since 2014.
Christine Fisher, MD, FACS
Board Member
Plastic Surgeon, Austin Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
Since 2013, I’ve seen how helpful BCRC’s navigators are to my breast cancer patients. BCRC helps connect patients to resources and a community of women who “get it.”
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Compassionate, Helpful, Community
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
I have been referring my breast reconstruction patients to BCRC since 2013, and have been an Art Bra Austin sponsor since 2014.
Dr. Diaa Osman
Board Member
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I refer my patients to BCRC since starting at Texas Oncology in 2022 and I consider it an excellent resource for my patients with breast cancer. I am Medical Oncologist and I have treated and treat many patients with Breast Cancer of all ages. I understand the medical, physical, and empathize with the mental/emotional/psychosocial implications that breast cancer can have on an affected individual and their families.
Felicia Reed
Board Member
Portrait Photographer and Transformative Mindset Coach
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I have known about BCRC since around 2008 when I worked in Breast Imaging at Scott and
White in Round Rock. They have helped numerous of my patients in the past. My family members and recently me after my breast cancer diagnosis. I love the mission to help the community through education and support through a diagnosis that could be devastating.
Gail Papermaster
Chair, Governance Committee
Attorney & Counselor at Law Striata Group Consulting & Grable Martin Fulton, PLLC
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
Prior client of BCRC and admiration for scope of services and team.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Life changing.
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
Board member for 6+ years.
Judy Pesek
Board Member
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I became familiar with BCRC 7 years ago when my son’s girlfriend designed a bra for the annual Art Bra fundraiser. After attending my first Art Bra Gala and getting to know the organization, my husband and I have been involved in the organization ever since.
Kenya Johnson
Board Member
Special Projects Manager/Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I was inspired at the aspect of increasing our reach in the African American community. My personal mission is closely assigned with that of BCRC.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Compassionate, Caring, Engaging
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
I have been a friend of BCRC for over 20 years.
Monica Saavedra
Board Member
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I became aware of BCRC in 2011 when I served as Director of Mission Services with Susan G Komen back in 2011/2012. I was impressed with the dedication of the volunteers and staff. I’ve been able to work closely with some of BCRC’s staff over the years.
Ned Snyder, MD
Board Member
Plastic Surgeon, Snyder Plastic Surgery at the Breast and Body Center of Austin
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
I am aware of the BCRC and its invaluable role in the breast cancer community. The BCRC has played a major role in navigating and helping hundreds or thousands of my patients through the breast cancer treatment process. They provided assistance that could not have been obtained anywhere else. Those patients are all forever grateful, and as their surgeon, I am as well.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Empowering, Dependable, Supportive
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
16 Years
Susannah Alexis Stinson
Board Member
Partner, Stinson & Moyles Law Firm
What inspired you to volunteer as a board member?
A friend and survivor who was a model in Art Bra Austin.
What are three words you would use to describe BCRC?
Help, hope and support.
How long have you been involved with BCRC and in what capacity?
I have been involved with BCRC for several years. First as a guest at Art Bra Austin and then as a donor and Board Member.
