Our Team

Advisory Board – Chris

Chris Coleman Advisory Board Member

Advisory board – Courtney

Courtney Barnas Advisory Board Member Courtney attended the University of Rhode Island and obtained her PharmD and MBA in 2014, and currently works as a pharmacist for CVS/Health. Courtney volunteered at Hasbro for many years, and met Izzy during her treatment. She was always amazed with her zest for life, and how happy and carefree …

Advisory board – Elizabeth

Elizabeth Demers Advisory Board Member Liz Demers is a Banker for J.P. Morgan Private Bank. In her role, Liz delivers holistic advice and guidance, helping individuals and their families build, preserve and manage their wealth for themselves and future generations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Liz was a Senior Portfolio Manager at TIAA Private Asset …

Advisory board – Jeannine

Jeanine Iannucci Advisory Board Member

Board – Andrew Marciniszyn

Andrew Marciniszyn, Esq. Andy Marciniszyn is a father, husband to his wife Sonali and an attorney in Medfield, Massachusetts.

Board – Ashley Stuckey

Ashley Stuckey, MD Co-Founder and Vice President Izzy’s love of Cheetos originated with “Auntie Stuckey” who is a Co-Founder and the Vice President of The Izzy Foundation. Ashley, along with Jeannine Connolly and Izzy’s parents, created The Izzy Foundation which started as a small fundraising birthday party in the park to help defray costs of …

Board – Donald Zambarano

Donald Zambarano   Don Zambarano is the Office Managing Partner for the Providence office of KPMG LLP, a global accounting and consulting firm. He is a CPA and has been with KPMG for close to 30 years. Don is a native Rhode Islander and lives in Lincoln, RI with his wife Indira and three wonderful …

Board – Jeannine Connolly, MD

Jeannine Connolly, MD Co-Founder and President Jeannine came to Rhode Island for her OB-GYN residency training, where she met Kyle and Tina. She later had the great honor and privilege of delivering Izzy; welcoming their amazing little girl into the world! Jeannine initially helped form The Izzy Foundation in an effort to defray medical costs …

Board – Jennifer Wheeler

Jennifer Wheeler, RPh Jennifer is first and foremost a mother to three amazing children, Emma, Benjamin and Nathaniel, and wife to husband Joshua. She attended the University of Rhode Island and obtained a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and currently works as a Pharmacist. In October of 2009 Jennifer’s daughter, Emma, was first diagnosed with cancer …

Board – Jessica Marfeo

Jessica Marfeo, RN BSN Jessica graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing as salutatorian and Mary Mother Evangelist award winner. She currently works as a Registered Nurse in a Critical Care Unit within a local hospital. Jessica first met Tina and Kyle as Miss Rhode Island in 2013. They then asked her to speak at …

Board – John Czerwein

John Czerwein, MD John is a native Rhode Islander who resides in RI with his two wonderful daughters Peyton and Remington; as well as his loving wife, Melissa. John attended Providence College as an undergrad where he received his Bachelor of Science. He then attended medical school at The Chicago Medical School followed by an …

Board – John McMahon

John McMahon Mr. McMahon holds more than 20 years of experience in the banking industry with specific expertise in marketing, sales, strategic planning, budgeting, corporate giving, and regulatory compliance. Mr. McMahon actively manages a number of customer-facing departments for BayCoast Bank including Corporate Giving, Marketing, the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), Financial Literacy, Diversity, Equity, and …

Board – Karin Fuchs

Karin Fuchs, MD Treasurer Karin – aka “Auntie KK” – is Izzy’s Godmother. Her greatest joy came in trying to make Izzy’s every wish come true! She met Tina during her Residency at Brown University Medical School/Women and Infants Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island but met Kyle years before in medical school in Chicago and …

Board – Lisa Aguiar

Lisa Aguiar, STBGS Lisa’s main focus of the foundation is community outreach and fundraising events. Lisa and the dedication of many supporters and volunteers have put together several successful events; introducing The Izzy Foundation to the community. The fundraising events allow the foundation to grow and meet current and future goals; and to continue Izzy’s …

Board – Richard Aceto

Richard “Ace” Aceto Richard “Ace” Aceto grew up in North Providence and has been involved in some aspect of the medical profession since high school. He served his community as a call system firefighter/EMT on the North Providence Fire Department, and spent 10 years working as a pharmacy technician for CVS and Roger Williams Medical …

Board – Shannon Hegy

Shannon Hegy Shannon is the Emmy-nominated anchor of WPRI Eyewitness News.  She graduated from Hofstra University in New York with a degree in Broadcast Journalism in 2007. That’s also where she met her husband Matt (the two were married in October 2012). In her career, Shannon has covered a number of major stories, including the …

Board – Wohlrab Robison

Kyle, Izzy & Tina Kyle Wohlrab, MDCo-Founder & Izzy’s Dad Kyle is Izzy’s Dad and Co-Founder of The Izzy Foundation. He works as a Urogynecologist in Providence, Rhode Island. Kyle was raised in an Air Force family and enjoyed moving all over the country. Although he learned a lot about life from his travels, it …

Staff – adrienne chauvin

Izzy Family Room Coordinator   I live at home with my partner Seth, and our two children, Nolan who is 6 and Avery is 4 in Bristol, Rhode Island.  Prior to the pandemic, I worked in a busy restaurant and taught preschool in Somerset MA. After the birth of my daughter Avery, we decided staying …

STAFF – Carla Mulhern

Carla Mulhern Executive Director Carla joined The Izzy Foundation as the Executive Director in March of 2022. She has been working in the nonprofit sector for over 10 years after making the move to the nonprofit sector after almost 20 years as a Paralegal. Carla most recently was the Executive Director of the American Heart …

Staff – Carla mulhern

Carla MulhernExecutive Director I am truly honored and humbled to join The Izzy Foundation as the new Executive Director in March 2022. The Izzy Foundation is an organization that I have long respected along with their mission to help patients and their families whose children have cancer or other life altering medical conditions to Live, Laugh, Love …

Staff – Debbie Thompson

Debbie Thompson Donor Relations Debbie began volunteering for The Izzy Foundation in 2015, writing grants, and helping with events. She started to work for The Izzy Foundation part time in May, 2021 as our Donor Relations Coordinator and Grant Writer. Debbie has always had a passion to help others and took a special interest in …

Staff – Erin Scott

Erin Scott, MSW LICSWClinical Supervisor Erin moved to Rhode Island in 2010 and started volunteering with The Izzy Foundation soon thereafter. Erin has a passion for nonprofits and has worked in the nonprofit health care sector since 1999. Erin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and was the Foundations first employee. Erin was the Executive …

Staff – Jennifer Collins, MA

Jennifer Collins, MA Finance Director Jenny is the proud grandmother (Ama) of Izzy and mother of Tina. She was blessed to have been able to retire early with her husband, Bill, from California State University, Chico so that she could spend more time with her new granddaughter, Izzy. They arrived at their new home in …

Staff – Joel Papp

Joel Papp Communications Coordinator Joel joined The Izzy Foundation during the summer of 2023. After attending an Izzy community event that his sister helped organize many moons ago, Joel has always held the Izzy initiative close to his heart. Little did he know, 10 years later, he would be the Communications Coordinator for the Foundation!  …

Staff – tammy L. ricci

Staff – Tammy L. Ricci

Tammy L. Ricci Office Manager Tammy began working for The Izzy Foundation in October 2017 as our Office Manager. This opportunity fulfilled a desire to be involved with an organization that plays such a significant role in the pediatric cancer community. She has extensive experience in the role of Office Manager, including working under business …

youth Board – Alyana

Alyana Board Member

Youth board – Elaina

Elaina Board Member Elaina is a hardworking student who loves life fully and seeks justice for everyone. Elaina’s older brother had neuroblastoma and has had friends who are/have battled cancer. When she is not in school Elaina will most likely be outside, whether practicing photography, skiing or surfing.

Youth board – ELI

EliBoard Member Eli is a rising high school senior who enjoys drawing and painting as well as running, spending time outside and in nature. Eli’s older brother Thomas was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2013 and passed away in May of 2023 after a nearly 10-year long battle. During this time Eli has learned the …

Youth Board – Emmilee

Emmilee Board President Emmilee is our Y.O.U.T.H. Board President. She has been a part of the board for quite some time now. Emmilee’s older brother had Neuroblastoma and her younger sister is a member of our board as well. When Emmilee is not busy working with the board to reach our goals, she is studying …

Youth board – Gabby

Gabby Board Member

Youth board – Garrett

Garrett Izzy’s Brother & Board Mentor Garrett Wohlrab, is the oldest out of all his siblings coming in at 18 years old.  He loves aviation and is headed into his freshman year at BSU.  You most likely will find him sitting at TF Green airport with a camera in hand doing something called plane spotting …

Youth board – Grace

GraceBoard Mentor Grace is serving on the Y.O.U.T.H. Board as a mentor. She is a cancer survivor and a former member of the board. Grace is currently studying Public Health at Connecticut College. When not at school you can find her in the kitchen, on walks with her dog, or volunteering at The Hole In …

Youth board – Grayson

Grayson Board Member Grayson is a very social, fun-loving 6th grader at Kickemuit Middle School and he also is a cancer survivor. He enjoys singing in his school chorus (even has learned how to sing a song in Hawaiian), dancing, and all things related to art (which also is his favorite subject in school). Grayson …

Youth Board – Hadley

Hadley Board Member & Izzy’s Sister My name is Hadley Wohlrab and I’m sixteen years old. I LOVE horses, I ride at Springwood Farm in Rehoboth, MA. Something that Izzy and I shared was the love for purple and ICE CREAM, especially if it was topped with hot fudge!!

Youth board – Harrison

Harrison Board Member Harrison Graney is a soon to be 14-year-old boy living in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. Being one of the newest members on the board, he’s tried his best to make a good impact. Being the sibling of a cancer survivor, he knows how scary and dark times can be during treatment, and …

Youth board – Lydia

Lydia Secretary Lydia is our Y.O.U.T.H. Board Secretary. She has two adopted siblings, both diagnosed with neuroblastoma at a young age. After the loss of a friend with neuroblastoma, her desire to spread awareness and raise support for those with childhood cancer grew. Lydia joined the Y.O.U.T.H. Board to work with a group with the …