Our Board Members
Our board members bring together a wealth of experience, compassion, and dedication to guide the mission of Lending Hearts. Each member plays a vital role in ensuring that our programs continue to uplift, connect, and empower individuals and families impacted by cancer.
Board of Directors
Board of Advisors
Vasso Paliouras
Founder/Executive Director
Elizabeth Wild
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Chairwoman
Mary Jo Capozzoli, RN, BSN
Pfizer
Vice Chairwoman
Jocelyn Kramer
Weiss Burkardt Kramer LLC
Secretary
Michael P. Gregory
Allegheny Health Network
Treasurer
Julie Alexander
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
James Betler, DO
Allegheny Health Network
Cancer Institute
Deborah Crawford
Allegheny Health Network
Donna DeMauro, MS, LPC
Tonya Evangelista, MSN, RN, CPHON, CPN
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Danielle Kruczek
AstraZeneca
Corby Larocca
Wavestone
Joseph A. Macerelli, Esq.
Burns White
Carley R. Taslov, CPA
Schneider Downs
Beth Vukmir
Anthea Consulting
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