Executive Members
Cheryl Sholan, Chair
Cheryl took on the role of Chair of the CdeMC in 2018. Since her welcome arrival, she has shown her strong commitment to the CdeMC, organizing and facilitating our Executive meetings and following up to ensure that all action items are completed! Throughout the year, she provides ongoing support to our Executive as well as to many volunteers. Cheryl also works closely with our Communications Coordinator and other Department Heads in order to well represent the organization.
Gerri Dryburgh, Member at Large
Gerri continues to be part of our executive as a “Member at Large” with a long history of volunteering with us who provides valuable input into all of our processes and procedures. As well, she provides guidance and particpates in scheduling the fitters and runner.
Maruca Dinsmore, Community Outreach
Maruca is the primary liaison between CdeMC and the ladies we help. For months in advance, she communicates our Clinic information to communities throughout the state of Nayarit and beyond. She receives requests from groups, hospitals and individuals who wish to attend the Clinic and schedules the buses which transports the ladies to the Clinic. Maruca is our primary spokesperson and translator during the Clinic days. Throughout the year, she is busy coordinating the production of Been-a-Boobs by local Mexican women in La Penita as well as running a host of other errands for the Clinic She is our rock!
Liana Gallant, Communications
Liana is in charge of communications for the CdeMC. In this role, she responds to emails, maintains our website and Facebook page and processes online donations.
Heather Erickson, Clinic Coordinator
Heather manages the huge job of logistics and coordinating the setup and takedown of our clinic each year. As well she manages the receiving and storage of all the product. Heather also assists with Facebook administration.
Holly Trujillo, Translation
Holly manages the Translators Team and provides the clinic orientation in Spanish for ladies as they arrive at the Clinic. She is also in charge of managing the “Thank You” responses to individuals and businesses who make donations to the Clinic.
Caroline Maze, Lymphedema Team
Caroline trains specialized volunteers and manages this area. Caroline ensures there are ample supplies for lymphedema treatment by networking with lymphedema suppliers in Canada. Caroline attends educational conferences to ensure her team and our clients have the most current information
Maureen Tait, Treasurer
The treasurer has general financial oversight for CdeMC and is accountable to the Executive. She verifies records, reimburses expense claims, receives and maintains records for in-kind donations, cash sales and cash donations. Her responsibilities include record keeping and managing the bank account
Currently Vacant, Fundraising Coordinator
This position looks after our fundraising activities, including coordinating any special events. This position is responsible to make recommendations to the executive for fundraising or special events in order to raise funds for Cancer de Mama Clinic