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Florencetta Gibson

Dr. Florencetta Gibson is serving in her second year on the La. Cancer Foundation Board. Florencetta is the retired Director of the Kitty DeGree School of Nursing at ULM, and currently serves in a Professor Emeritus role. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Education, and Ph. D. from ULM, and Master of Science in Nursing from University of Mississippi. She currently works as a mental health professional in a local private practice. Dr. Gibson is a past member of the Living Well Foundation Board, and a current member of the United Way Board of Directors, while serving as a founding member and Co-Director of the Witness Project of Northeast Louisiana, a breast cancer support group. Florencetta is active in her church and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. In her spare time, she serves as a volunteer in the community, and enjoys gardening and sewing.

LaWanna Gilbert-Bell, M.Ed.

LaWanna is currently and happily a staff member with the University of Louisiana Monroe with nearly 15 years of employment. She currently holds the position of Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research. LaWanna earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 2013 and a Master of Education in 2018 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She is originally from Lake Providence but has called Monroe home for over 20 years. She is a new member of the Louisiana Cancer Foundation Board, having been privileged to be elected to serve in May 2023.

Angela Grubbs

Angela Grubbs, Community Liaison for Glenwood Regional Medical Center. A native of West Monroe, proud alumni of West Monroe High School, and graduate of University of Louisiana, Monroe with a degree in Marketing. A former board member of the Junior League of Monroe, member of the ACTS community, and an active member of St. Paschal Catholic Church. Angela is the proud police wife to her husband, Chad Grubbs, who is a detective with West Monroe Police and busy mom to Claire and Ryker. When not busy running kids around to dance, softball, football, or soccer, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.

Susan R. Harwood

Susan R. Harwood, CPA is a partner in the accounting firm Hulsey, Harwood & Sheridan, LLC located in Monroe, LA. She has practiced public accounting over four decades and has vast experience working with clients in a variety of industries. Her experience includes all phases of accounting, taxes, planning, and business advisory services. She especially enjoys consulting on business and tax matters with closely held businesses and their owners. A native of West Monroe, Susan is graduate of West Monroe High School and of the University of Louisiana Monroe with a BBA in Accounting. She is a member of the Society of Louisiana CPAs, the American Institute of CPAs, and serves on the Executive Board of the AutoCPA Group. Outside of work, Susan serves as President of the Cancer Foundation League. She also volunteers with the United Way of Northeast Louisiana, formerly serving as Treasurer and currently a member of the Finance Committee. She and her husband, Bob, have three grown daughters and six grandchildren. Of course, her favorite activities are spending time with her daughters and spoiling her precious grandchildren.

Aimee Kane

Assistant Vice President of Corporate Communications for St. Francis Medical Center

Aimee was awarded the 2007 James M. Shipp, Jr. Memorial Young Business Leader of the Year and in 2010 was named one of the "Top 20 Under 40 Young Business Professionals" by Delta Business Magazine. She is a current member of CABL, Rotary, ULM Foundation and Athletic Association, Louisiana Hospital Association, and Monroe Chamber of Commerce. Aimee is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Quality Champion and a Louisiana State Quality Examiner. She is actively involved in numerous community activities and organizations.

Michelle McEacharn

Michelle McEacharn, DBA, CPA, CIA, CGMA, is the Provost and Vice-President for Academic Affairs and a Professor of Accounting at the University of Louisiana Monroe. She is also the Susan and William Banowsky Endowed Chair in Accounting. Dr. McEacharn earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from ULM and her doctoral degree from Louisiana Tech University. Throughout her career, Dr. McEacharn has served in a variety of service roles both internal and external to ULM. She recently served as a member of the Mad Dash Race Committee and the Strauss Theater Board and currently serves as Executive Director for the Federation of Business Disciplines. She is an active member of Grace Baptist Church. In her spare time, she is an avid Escape Room enthusiast and also enjoys family, travel, concerts, and NASCAR.

Milton Moore

Judge (Ret'd) Milton Moore joined the Louisiana Cancer Foundation Board of Directors in 2025. He is the retired Chief Judge of the Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeals and served as a District and Appellate judge for over 34 years. Educated in Monroe public schools and a graduate of LSU Law School, Miles is a member of Jesus The Good Shepherd Church, where he is a lector and member of the Finance Council, and a past Chair of the Parish Council. He is a member of the Rotary Club and served on the boards of the St. Francis Medical Center Foundation and the Wellspring Alliance for Children and Families.

Angee Nolan

Angee is a Vice President at First Citizens Bank, head quartered in Raleigh, NC and has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. Angee has served in a variety of volunteer and service roles over the years. She most recently co-chaired the Mad Dash 5K race and in the past co-chaired the Race for the Cure. She actively attends Grace Baptist Church where she serves as Treasurer, Vacation Bible School Director and Sunday School teacher. She enjoys cooking for family and friends and spending time with her two grandchildren, Henry and Reid.

Nell Seegers

A native of Monroe and a graduate of Neville High School and Louisiana Tech University, Nell is a member of the Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic Church where she has served as Secretary of the Parish Council, Eucharistic Minister, and Co-Chair of the Flower Guild. She is also a member of the Monroe Garden Study League (17 years) and board member of the St. Francis Medical Center Foundation. Active in the community, Nell has held various leadership roles in several community organizations through the years. She enjoys entertaining, travel, and family time.

Annie Staten

Lives by her motto: "If I can help someone as I pass this way, then my living will not be in vain." Annie gives "God the Glory" as a twenty five year breast cancer survivor and founder of "Celebrating Life After Breast Cancer" support group. She has served over two decades as a volunteer with the American Cancer Society, presently active in the "Reach to Recovery" program. She is a former board member of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Northeast/Central Louisiana Affiliate, a retired educator, and member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Monroe.

Rixie Thompson

Dr. Rixie Thompson is a retiree from Grambling State University School of Nursing where she served as Admission Advisor and Recruiter. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems and a Master degree in Public/Health Administration from Grambling State University. Dr. Thompson received her Doctorate degree in Divinity in 2016 and currently serves as Associate Minister at New Living Word Ministries in Ruston, Louisiana. She is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Dr. Thompson is the CEO/Founder of More Than Conquerors Breast Cancer Support Group and Coaching in Pink Shoes Ministry where she is better known as the Survivorship Coach. She is an Ambassador & Advocate for Susan G. Komen Public Policy Program. Dr. Thompson is a Certified Mentor with American Cancer Society Reach to Recovery Program.

James Adams

Executive Director of the Louisiana Cancer Foundation and the Northeast Louisiana Cancer Institute

He is a registered Radiation Therapist and received his Bachelor of Science degree and MBA from the University of Louisiana Monroe. He received his Radiation Therapy Certification from the Central Arkansas Radiation Therapy Institute. He is a member of the Society of Radiation Oncology Administrators, a lifetime member of Beta Gamma Sigma and is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives. James has served on numerous boards and is past President of the Northeast Louisiana Komen affiliate.

Susie Runkle

Director of Operations of the Louisiana Cancer Foundation

Susie is an experienced leader in public relations, organizational development, and project coordination with 10+ years of experience in government service, nonprofit leadership, and strategic planning. She has a strong background in building community capacity and fostering regional collaborations of cross-functional civic groups and nonprofit organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from The University of Arizona’s Forbes School of Business, and is an alumnus of the Municipal Official’s Leadership Institute as well as the Corporation for National & Community Service (AmeriCorps). Susie has served on a variety of boards and committees and is the past Mayor of Alamogordo, New Mexico, as well as a proud former Lady Pirate from Hicks, Louisiana.