MEET OUR TEAM

Our Staff

Eli Ben-Yaacov

Development Coordinator
[email protected]
410.964.0202 x 223

Loves it when a plan comes together. Amateur chef, semi-pro musician. When he’s not coordinating development he’s developing coordination.

Cristina Calderón

Graphic Design & Multimedia Coordinator
[email protected]
410.964.0202 x 102

Graphic design wizard / Certified paparazzi. Making the magic happen one click at a time.

Megan Cannone, LCSW-C, OSW-C, OPN-CG

AYA Remote Navigator and Clinical Manager
[email protected]
[email protected]ulmanfoundation.org
410-964-0202 x 125

Young adult social worker and administer of the Cannone household. Manager of Air Force life, three kids (twins included) and a dog. Active in napping.

Averil Christens-Barry

Director of External Relations
[email protected]
410.964.0202 × 117

At any given moment she may be ringside getting ready for Fight Night, meeting up with a BOYAA member or GameChanger, or picking up your next puppy for the Blue Jeans {& Bow Ties} Ball auction. Aces Jeopardy categories on horses, cats, and plants.

Devon Ciampa, MSW, LMSW

AYA Navigator at The Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center
[email protected]
443.287.2485

I try to not get lost in a large hospital while solving problems for patients. Also lives out fantasies of being a professional chef, Broadway singer, art historian, and cat wrangler.

Kaylee Grindrod

Ulman House Reservations Coordinator
[email protected]
410-964-0202 x 120

Enjoys the puzzle of scheduling patients’ stays, traveling the world, and snuggling with her cat. Dislikes parallel parking.

Taylor Hosier

UMMC AYA Patient Navigator
[email protected]
443-567-0151

Lover of spontaneity, travel, and spending time with her pups, Maple and Willow. A true people person with a passion to make services easy to find and navigate. Pretending to learn how to play golf and a terrible cook.

Michelle Martinez,LCSW-C

AYA Navigator at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
[email protected]
301-295-6335

Social Worker/PT Navigator working with the young adults and their families. Creator of all itineraries, who loves to travel and brunch. Love a good workout and spending time with my son, family, and friends.

Danielle Naftali

Service & Care Delivery Programs Coordinator
[email protected]
410.964.0202 × 104

Loves lunch dates with her pup, Cash, traveling to new cities and countries, and biking the US (headwind included). Cannot keep a plant alive like many of her coworkers can. Supports all the sports.

Katie Norton

External Relations, Sr. Director
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410-964-0202 x 112

Professional mingler and Mom. Builds relationships to build programs. Recharges on her feet and with wheels (bikes, strollers, wagons.)

Megan Solinger, MHS, MA, OPN-CG

Director, Service & Care Delivery
[email protected]
410.925.3649
410.964.0202 x 106

Lover of bright colors, anything physically active and social.

Obsessed with Frankie, the best King Charles Cavalier around.

Taking care of our patients and always happy to talk fertility preservation!

Sara Walcott

Operations, Sr. Director
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410-964-0202 x 103

Sara’s in charge of the sexy stuff we all wish we could spend more time on. Loves planning, both personally and professionally. Huge nerd.

Kimberly Lennon Weiner

Sr. Director of Development
[email protected]
410-964-0202 x 112

Strong collaborator, loves connecting with others, and is motivated by making a difference. Loves all the dogs, but especially her pit bull, Roz. Feels strongest when running and a plan is in place.