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. Also very much in love with her pup <3
Megan Cannone, MSW, LCSW-C, OPN-CG
Clinical Manager
AYA Navigator at Anne Arundel Medical Center
[email protected]
hospital: 443.481.3558
office: 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
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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.
Sophia Garber
Ulman House Wellness Coordinator
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410-964-0202 x 113
Official/unofficial Wellness and Fun Coordinator (Fellness?). She can do magic for you, but first, she has to learn how. Will only look down upon you from her stilts.
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.
Brittany Hirsch
Support Through Sport Manager
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410-964-0202 x 119
Brings movement to our mission through support through sport. Designated yoga liaison, spends most of her time looking at corgi butts in downward dog.
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
External Relations Coordinator
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410.964.0202 × 104
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 of Care & Delivery
[email protected]
410.925.3649
Supports patients and families at UMMC in between early morning barre workouts and spending time with therapy dog, Frankie.
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.
Brock Yetso
President & CEO
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410.964.0202 × 101
Chief Executive Optimist, perpetually passionate, and a little bit late. Ulman Historian and soccer Dad.