Who We Are

Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation – State Office
2821 Emerywood Parkway
Suite 203
Richmond, VA 23294
Phone: 804-285-1200
Toll-Free: 800-345-8223

Katy Sawyer
Executive Director
KATY@VBCF.ORG | ext. 201

Katy Sawyer is VBCF’s Executive Director, providing leadership and strategic management since 2012 to fulfill the organization’s mission. Prior to this position, she worked with other statewide healthcare nonprofits including the Medical Society of Virginia Foundation, the Virginia Community Healthcare Association, and the Virginia Health Care Foundation. Katy holds a Bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Virginia, and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in nonprofit management from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was appointed by Governor Terry McAuliffe to serve on the Virginia Council on Women (2016-19) and is a 2016 graduate of Lead Virginia and a 2011 graduate of the Partnership for Nonprofit Excellence’s Emerging Nonprofit Leaders Program (ENLP). She enjoys spending time with her 20-something daughter as well as travel, reading, and live music.

Antonia Arias-Magallon
Events Manager – Southwest
ANTONIA@VBCF.ORG | ext. 206

Antonia Arias-Magallon joined VBCF in April 2025 as the Southwest Virginia Events Manager, bringing her passion for community, connection, and advocacy to every event she touches. Originally from Illinois, Antonia now calls the scenic beauty of Virginia home, where she lives in Bedford with her husband, their two beloved dogs—Appa and Max—and their spirited cat, Banana. Outside of work, she finds joy in hiking the Blue Ridge trails and curling up with a good book. Before joining VBCF, Antonia worked with the Town of Vinton, where she led events that supported nonprofits like Feeding Southwest Virginia, the Roanoke County Office on Aging, and the Roanoke Valley SPCA. One of her proudest accomplishments was launching the Town’s first Breast Cancer Awareness Walk—an event that not only benefited VBCF but also sparked her deep commitment to the cause. With years of experience in event planning, strategic coordination, and public outreach, Antonia is excited to grow VBCF’s presence across Southwest Virginia and help create a future where informed, empowered communities thrive.

Lisa Boudreaux
Director of Communications 
LISA@VBCF.ORG | ext. 200

Lisa Boudreaux is VBCF’s Director of Communications, leading brand strategy, messaging, and outreach efforts across Virginia. She manages the organization’s website, social media, and email communications, and creates both print and digital materials to support VBCF’s mission of education, advocacy, and access. Lisa began her career with VBCF in 2000 and has served in a variety of roles over the years. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University and lives in Henrico County with her husband and their cat, Spooky. In addition to her work at VBCF, Lisa is also an illustrator and enjoys photography, crafting, and reading in her spare time.

Shelley Callahan
Director of Development
SHELLEY@VBCF.ORG | ext. 204

Shelley Callahan joined VBCF in April 2025 as the Director of Development, bringing with her 20 years of fundraising experience. A proud Richmond local since 2000, Shelley founded the nonprofit organization Books on Wheels in 2007 while working toward her Master’s of Social Work degree at Virginia Commonwealth University, which provided free books and free bicycle repair to communities across the East Coast. From 2014 to 2025, Shelley worked as the Director of Development for Children Incorporated, an international NGO providing educational basic needs resources to children living in poverty around the world. Shelley’s passion is to support and empower others through meaningful causes. In her spare time, Shelley loves to read and spend time with her family.

Nikki Jennings
Resource & Operations Coordinator
NIKKI@VBCF.ORG | ext. 205

Nikki Jennings came on board as VBCF’s part-time Operations Coordinator in August 2019, and expanded her role to manage our Resource Coordination Program in 2022. She assists our team with daily office support and fields inquiries from all over Virginia, connecting those affected by breast cancer to resources customized for them and their caregivers. Nikki helps maintain VBCF’s databases and handles a high volume of year-round educational mailings and resource requests, especially busy in the fall around Breast Cancer Awareness month. Some of her other key roles include communication, planning, and logistics for community engagement and educational events. Prior to this position, her experience includes restaurant management and horticulture. Born and raised in Central Virginia, Nikki graduated from the Center for Mass Communications at Manchester High School and studied at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. In her free time, Nikki enjoys live music, camping, and curling up with a good book and her fur babies.

Kirsta Millar
Director of Policy
KIRSTA@VBCF.ORG | ext. 203

Kirsta Millar is VBCF’s Director of Policy, where she leads our advocacy efforts at both the state and national levels, focusing on breast cancer and healthcare access. Some of her key projects include organizing state and national advocacy days. She holds a B.A. in Political Science from Virginia Tech and an M.A. in Political Science with a specialization in public policy from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.  Kirsta has over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, specializing in program management, policy research and planning, and fund development. Before joining VBCF, she held senior roles at the National League of Cities in Washington, DC, and the Institute for Children and Poverty in New York City, where she served as Research Director. In her free time, she loves to read, travel, and frequent the many breweries around Richmond.

Erin Steigleder
Director of Programs
ERIN@VBCF.ORG | ext. 202

Erin Steigleder is VBCF’s Director of Programs, managing our educational programming and maintaining breast health resources across the Commonwealth. Her key projects include educating local communities, raising awareness about VBCF’s services with healthcare providers and potential community partners, and VBCF’s Diagnostic Fund. Erin has a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Studio Art from the University of Mary Washington and a Master’s of Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. Prior to coming to VBCF, Erin worked for the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy in their health program, Virginia Consumer Voices for Healthcare. Erin lives in Richmond with her husband, son, and dog, Bucky. In her spare time, you can find Erin listening to science and history podcasts, gardening, and thinking of her next gardening or home improvement project she can do while listening to her podcasts.

OFFICERS

Tara Daudani, President
Breast Cancer Survivor
Journalist
Richmond

Anne Woodward, Vice President
Breast Cancer Thriver
Retired, CNN Technical Operations
Roseland

Renu Brennan, Esq., Secretary
Breast Cancer Survivor
Bar Counsel, Virginia State Bar
Richmond

Courtney Corallo, CPA, Treasurer
Audit Senior Manager, Keiter
Glen Allen

Kimberley (Kim) Jennings, Immediate Past President
Breast Cancer Survivor
Senior Manager, Virginia Dept for the
Blind and Vision Impaired
Maidens

MEMBERS

Emily Bellavance, MD
Breast Surgical Oncologist, Virginia
Surgical Institute
Richmond

Jeniffer Cox
Breast Cancer Survivor
Administrative/Contract & Fiscal Law Attorney
Fort Eustis

Mary Hamner
Breast Cancer Survivor
Principal, Enterprise Partnerships, Vizient, Inc.
Richmond

Kirsten Huber, MD
Retired, Breast Surgeon, Southside Community Hospital
Farmville

Clayres Johnson, BSN, RN, CBCN
Breast Cancer Survivor
Oncology Nurse Navigator, Sentara Brock
Cancer Center
Norfolk

Hanna Kebede
Breast Cancer Survivor
Oncology Account Specialist, Pfizer
South Riding

Delilah Ohrstrom
Breast Cancer Survivor
Writer, Musician
Richmond

Grace Rush
Certified Mastectomy Fitter, Office Manager,
Pink Ribbon Boutique
Richmond

Priti Shah, MD
Director of Breast Imaging, VCU Health
Richmond