Joanna Fawzy Doran, Esq.
Chief Executive Officer

Joanna is a cancer rights attorney, author, speaker, and CEO of Triage Cancer, a national, nonprofit organization providing free education on practical and legal issues that may impact individuals coping with cancer and their caregivers, through events, materials, and resources.

Joanna has spent more than thirty years working on behalf of individuals with cancer, including five as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, teaching a seminar in Cancer Rights Law, and eight at the John Wayne Cancer Institute’s Psychosocial Care Program and Positive Appearance Center. She has also taught a Community Advocacy Clinic, as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Wayne State University Law School.

Joanna co-authored the book, Cancer Rights Law, for the American Bar Association – the first and only book of its kind. The second edition of Cancer Rights Law was released in 2025. In 2020, she wrote a chapter Cancer-Related Legal Issues, for the Oncology Nursing Society’s book, Oncology Nurse Navigation: Delivering Patient-Centered Care Across the Continuum. In 2017, she wrote Preventing or Minimizing Financial Toxicity Across the Continuum of Cancer Care, a chapter for the Oncology Nursing Society’s book, Cancer Survivorship: Transdisciplinary, Patient-Centered Approaches to the Season of Survival. In 2009, she also contributed to a book entitled, Work and Cancer Survivors. And, her work has appeared in a variety of other publications, such as Psycho-Oncology, Heal, CURE, and Coping with Cancer.

Joanna has presented nearly one thousand educational seminars on employment, insurance, health care, and advocacy issues throughout the country for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, health care professionals, advocates, lawyers, employers, and the general public.

In addition, she has served on numerous cancer community committees and boards, including as Chair of the Board of Directors for the California Division of the American Cancer Society, ZERO Prostate Cancer’s Medical Advisory Board, the Executive Committee of the American Bar Association’s Breast Cancer Task Force, and the CURE Advisory Board.

Joanna has received several awards and recognition for her service to the cancer community and her work in the area of legislative advocacy, including the 2009 Susan G. Komen for the Cure® Public Policy Advocate of the Year and the 2015 Legacy Advocate Award from Stupid Cancer. In 2010, she was recognized by the Los Angeles Daily Journal as one of the Top 20 Attorneys in California Under the Age of 40. In 2023, she was one of Cancer Health’s 25 Champions of Health Equity. In 2025, Joanna received the UCLA Award for Professional Achievement.

Joanna earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with an emphasis in International Relations from the University of California Los Angeles and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School Los Angeles. She has also received the American Cancer Society Leadership in Oncology Navigation (ACS LION) Certificate and the ACS LION Clinical Trials Navigation Certificate.

Jodi Omear, MAEdHD, MA, APR
Chief Operating Officer

Jodi Omear is the Chief Operating Officer at Triage Cancer. In this role, she oversees operations, communications, and marketing to advance Triage Cancer’s mission.

With more than two decades of leadership experience in strategic communications, nonprofit management, and organizational development, Jodi has guided organizations through major growth and change initiatives. Her expertise includes strategic planning, crisis communication, media relations, digital strategy, and executive coaching. She regularly works with leaders to strengthen public communication, build organizational capacity, and engage boards in advancing mission-driven goals.

Before joining Triage Cancer, Jodi served as the Chief Communications Strategist for the National Governors Association, where she led comprehensive communications efforts across diverse policy areas for more than a decade. She also served as Vice President of Communications at RAINN, the nation’s largest anti–sexual violence organization, where she managed national campaigns and advised corporate and government partners—including Uber, TripAdvisor, McDonald’s, Massage Envy, and the U.S. Department of Defense—on sensitive communications related to sexual misconduct.

Jodi holds two master’s degrees from The George Washington University—one in Organizational Leadership and Learning and one in Political Management—and a bachelor’s degree in English and Journalism from West Liberty University. She also holds an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) and a Certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurship from Cornell University.

She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America and the International Breathwork Foundation, and volunteers as a coach with Girls on the Run in Northern Virginia. She enjoys travel and spending time with her dog Bruni.

Amanda Goodstadt, Esq.
Senior Staff Attorney

Amanda Goodstadt is the Senior Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer, where she develops educational materials and delivers programs on the legal and practical issues that can arise after a cancer diagnosis. She also provides individualized support to patients, caregivers, and health care professionals through Triage Cancer’s Legal & Financial Navigation Program.

In her role, Amanda oversees Triage Cancer’s Legal Advisory Council and Pro Bono Network. She represents the organization on the American Bar Association’s Cancer Legal Advocacy Interest Group, the New York State Cancer Consortium, and several other national health care coalitions. A frequent speaker for Triage Cancer and its partners across the cancer community, Amanda presents on topics including health insurance, Medicare and Medicaid, employment rights, disability insurance, and estate planning.

Drawing on her own caregiving and cancer experiences, Amanda is deeply committed to helping others navigate the non-medical challenges that accompany a diagnosis. Her contributions were recognized by Cancer Health magazine, which named her among the 2024 Cancer Health 25. In addition, her abstract was accepted for presentation at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology & Oncology.

Before joining Triage Cancer, Amanda spent more than a decade counseling older adults and caregivers on Medicare and related benefits through the Westchester Library System, where she served as a Program Coordinator for the Senior Benefits Individual Counseling program. She has also served as a Caregiver Coach at the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center at Northern Westchester Hospital.

Earlier in her career, Amanda was a Vice President and Assistant General Counsel for the U.S. subsidiary of News Corp., following her start as a corporate associate at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.

Amanda earned her B.A. in Government from Cornell University and her J.D., cum laude, from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. She is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Laura Beilke, Esq.
Staff Attorney

Laura Beilke is a Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer. In this role, Laura ensures that people facing cancer have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions about their care, work, and financial well-being.

At Triage Cancer, Laura contributes to the Legal & Financial Navigation Program, helping individuals diagnosed with serious or chronic medical conditions and caregivers navigate complex systems related to health insurance, employment, and disability benefits. She also develops and updates educational materials on key topics impacting the cancer community. As a frequent speaker at national and regional events, Laura delivers trainings to both the cancer community and health care professionals, translating legal concepts into practical tools for everyday use.

Since joining Triage Cancer, Laura has spoken at or participated in nearly 100 events nationwide, including conferences hosted by Stupid Cancer, International Myeloma Foundation, and ThyCa. Her work has also been recognized through the acceptance of multiple abstracts presented at leading conferences, including the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), Journal of the Advanced Practitioner in Oncology (JADPRO), and the Association of Pediatric Oncology Social Workers (APOSW). In recognition of her advocacy, she was named one of Cancer Health’s “Cancer Health 25: A Salute to Patient Advocates” in 2025.

Laura also contributes to broader policy and advocacy efforts as a member of the Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Collaborative and the Coalition to Protect Parenthood After Cancer.

Laura earned her Bachelor of Arts in Neurobiology and Psychology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and her Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, and is a member of the State Bar of Wisconsin. 

Having experienced the loss of her mother to cancer at a young age, Laura is driven by a desire to leverage her legal expertise and background to make a positive impact within the cancer community. Beyond her professional pursuits, she engages in personal challenges, dedicating her free time to training for and participating in long-distance running events. Laura also enjoys spending time with her dog, Pretzel, and her family and friends.

Sofia Fernandez, Esq.
Staff Attorney

Sofia Fernandez is a Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer. Her work includes developing educational materials, presenting programs on health-related legal issues, and speaking with individuals about navigating complex systems related to health insurance, employment, and disability insurance.

She is a frequent presenter for Triage Cancer’s webinar series and has spoken for numerous cancer support organizations, including the International Myeloma Foundation and the Angel Foundation. As a Spanish speaker, Sofia also assists in creating Spanish-language educational materials and speaking at various internal and external Spanish-language events for organizations such as Blood Cancer United and the University of Illinois Chicago.

With a specialization in public health law, Sofia is deeply committed to empowering individuals affected by cancer through education, advocacy, and support. In addition to her legal education work, Sofia leads Triage Cancer’s policy and legislative advocacy initiatives. These initiatives allow Triage Cancer to advocate on behalf of individuals impacted by cancer to improve the support available to them. She represents the organization on several national and regional cancer coalitions and councils, including the Prostate Cancer Impact Alliance, the Hereditary Cancer Advocacy Coalition, and the Illinois Breast Cancer Alliance.

Sofia holds a Juris Doctor from DePaul College of Law in Chicago. She also earned a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of South Florida. She is admitted to practice law in the state of Illinois. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys binge-reading books, going to the movies, and spending time with friends.

Kathryn J. Strobach, Esq.
Staff Attorney

Kathryn J. Strobach is a Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer. In this role, Kathryn develops educational materials, delivers presentations to community and professional audiences, and provides one-on-one support through Triage Cancer’s Legal & Financial Navigation Program.

Since joining Triage Cancer in 2024, Kathryn has presented to national and local audiences on topics including employment rights, health insurance, and reducing financial toxicity. Her abstract on Triage Cancer’s Community Health Worker Initiative was accepted for presentation at the Wisconsin Public Health Association Conference in May 2025. She has personally helped many individuals navigate complex legal and financial challenges related to cancer and other serious health conditions.

Kathryn began her legal career in 2003 at the Miami-Dade Public Defender’s Office, representing clients in cases ranging from misdemeanors to capital crimes in both the Trial and Appellate Divisions. There, she developed an interest in health care rights while helping clients with serious mental illness and developmental disabilities access services in institutional and community settings. Her commitment to improving access to mental health care grew while serving on the board of The Key Clubhouse of South Florida, a peer-led rehabilitation program for individuals with serious mental illness.

She later joined Dutton Law Group, gaining civil litigation experience and insight into health care access from an insurer’s perspective. Her work focused on motions for summary judgment and evidentiary issues on health-related topics, such as billing, coding, and the determination of reasonable costs of care.

In 2018, Kathryn achieved a long-term goal of earning her Master of Social Work degree. As a returning student, she interned at a public guardianship program and a hospital emergency department, where she built skills in case management, conducting psychosocial assessments, and care coordination. She also earned a Certificate in Social Work Practice with the Elderly.

Kathryn went on to serve as Director of Investigations at Disability Rights Florida, the state’s Protection & Advocacy system. She led an interdisciplinary team addressing abuse, neglect, and rights violations affecting people with disabilities in institutional settings. She oversaw systemic litigation, conducted legally based advocacy, and monitored a range of facilities, including state hospitals, psychiatric units, nursing homes, and correctional institutions.

Kathryn holds Bachelor of Social Work and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin Law School, and a Master of Social Work from Florida International University. She is a member of the Florida and Wisconsin Bars.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and hiking with her dog.

Susan Yoon, Esq.
Staff Attorney

Susan Ha-kyung Yoon is a Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer. In her role, Susan works directly with individuals through Triage Cancer’s Legal and Financial Navigation Program, answering questions on topics ranging from health insurance and employment to estate planning. She also leads the ongoing development and maintenance of CancerFinance.org and coordinates with Certified Financial Planners who generously volunteer their time to help individuals manage the financial impact of cancer.

Deeply committed to empowering patients and caregivers, Susan regularly represents Triage Cancer in presentations to cancer support groups and community organizations nationwide. Her work and research focus on the complex challenges faced by people with cancer, helping to make these systems more understandable and accessible through education and advocacy.

Before joining Triage Cancer, Susan practiced estate planning law in Los Angeles. She also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children in foster care and currently sits on the Board of Directors for Quilting for Community (Q4C), an organization dedicated to strengthening community ties through creativity and service.

A two-time cancer survivor, Susan brings a deeply personal perspective to her work. Having navigated many of the same legal and practical hurdles that Triage Cancer helps others overcome, she combines professional expertise with empathy and lived experience to guide and support the cancer community.

Susan earned her Bachelor of Arts in Art History from UCLA and her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and is a proud member of the California Bar Association. She is also fluent in Korean.

Shelby Wells
Events Manager

Shelby is the Events Manager at Triage Cancer. She oversees the planning and execution of more than 30 internal and 250 external events each year—including webinars, conferences, and community education programs—delivered both virtually and in person. Shelby brings creativity and expertise to every aspect of event design and execution, ensuring meaningful experiences for diverse audiences.

Shelby manages all aspects of event planning and logistics for a team of 12, ensuring each program is well-organized, accessible, and aligned with the organization’s mission to educate and empower. She works closely with partner organizations across the country to co-host and promote joint events, extending Triage Cancer’s reach and impact.

Shelby also oversees the inclusion of continuing education (CE) credits in many events, ensuring health care professionals can access accredited learning opportunities as part of Triage Cancer’s programming.

A key part of her work includes collecting and organizing post-event evaluations, which are used to assess program effectiveness, inform future planning, and support grant reporting and year-end reconciliations. She also implements tech automations and event management systems that streamline operations and improve the experience for both staff and attendees.

What drives Shelby is a commitment to creating meaningful, impactful experiences that meet the needs of individuals navigating cancer. She believes that thoughtful, well-executed events can be a powerful tool for education, connection, and support. Originally from Mexico and fluent in Spanish, Shelby brings a valuable cultural perspective and language accessibility to her work—helping Triage Cancer better serve diverse communities.

Before joining Triage Cancer, Shelby founded and ran Picky Picnics, a creative events company where she developed her skills in event planning, marketing, and customer engagement. Her entrepreneurial experience continues to inform her strategic and detail-oriented approach to event management.

She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology from San Diego State University.

Outside of work, Shelby enjoys spending time with her family and her dog, Posy. She is also a passionate enthusiast of Polynesian dancing, which she embraces as a meaningful form of cultural expression.