Our Board Members
The tremendous individuals behind Lending Hearts are making a difference in the lives of those living with cancer.
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
Vasso Paliouras
Founder/Executive Director
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Corby Larocca
Aspirant
Chairwoman
Elizabeth Wild
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Vice Chairwoman
Alexa Xenakis
Allegheny Technologies
Secretary
Michael P. Gregory
Highmark Health
Treasurer
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James Betler, DO
Allegheny Health Network
Cancer Institute
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Mary Jo Capozzoli, RN, BSN
Seattle Genetics
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Donna DeMauro, MS, LPC
Center for Pediatric Neuropsychology
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Tonya Evangelista, MSN, RN, CPHON, CPN
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
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Heather Kratsas
Highmark Health
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Danielle Kruczek
AstraZeneca
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Joseph A. Macerelli, Esq.
Burns White
Nicole J. Rafalko, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Carley R. Taslov, CPA
Schneider Downs
Beth Vukmir
PNC
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Michael Callaghan
Thomas Conaboy, CPA
Margaret Diamond
Janelle Hall
Brandi Kennedy
Tyler Kennedy
Danita V. Knight
Charles LaVallee
Stanley Marks, MD
George Omiros
Dr. Louis Rapkin, MD
Jameson Taillon
Upcoming Fundraising Events
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Our Valued Partners and Supporters
Abbvie
A.J. & Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
Allegheny Health Network
Amgen
Aspirant
Bristol Myers Squibb
Dickerson Creative Communications
Erie Insurance Co.
GBU Life
Genentech
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Highmark Foundation
i.e.Interactive
Infinity Custom Homes
Interim HealthCare
Mario Lemieux Foundation
Open Hearts Foundation
Pittsburgh Pirates
PNC
PNC Charitable Trust
Seagen
Snee-Reinhardt Charitable Foundation
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Annual Reports
