Heather is a two-time breast cancer survivor and a founding board member of BCS. As Board Chair, Heather is responsible for overseeing grant submissions and reporting, running the board meetings, and representing BCS in the community. She also spends many hours providing client case management, and of course, providing all financial oversight to the organization. Heather enjoys dragon boating, walking and is currently exploring a new volunteer role in pet therapy at local hospitals.

Sandra Finestone is the newest member of the BCS board, joining in 2009. Sandy is an accountant and has also worked in the breast cancer community for many years as a patient advocate, support group facilitator, and patient liaison. She is a volunteer with American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen for the Cure and serves on several national and government research grant evaluation committees. Locally, she is a breast cancer advocate, speaker and mentor.

Estela joined the BCS board in 2007 and serves in the role of recording secretary. She is a 5- year breast cancer survivor who has been a long-standing volunteer with American Cancer Society and Knots of Love, as well as a domestic violence counselor.

Bonnie is one of our busiest board members as Director of Volunteer Services! She is responsible for recruiting and training all of our volunteers, including our client case managers. Bonnie is a NICU nurse, an avid walker and enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Margaret has been on the BCS board for several years and is a breast cancer survivor. Margaret recruits and trains new case managers in addition to managing her own clients. Margaret was the recipient of the 2004 Tammy Fowler Memorial Volunteer Spirit Award, an award given to one BCS volunteer each year.

Ken Deck is the BCS medical advisory and board member. He joined BCS in 2005, and we are all very thankful for his dedication to our organization! Ken is a surgical oncologist at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center.

Linda Ditter joined BCS in 2006, and supports our efforts in the San Diego area. Linda is a breast cancer activist and patient advocate and has volunteered with numerous breast cancer organizations over the past 10 years.

Becky Ryan is our incredible, wonderful Grants Chair! Becky found BCS and got involved to help with grant writing and other activities. She coordinates all grant-writing and submission, which is a very tedious job. We love her passion for helping others (Becky also volunteers for Kids Konnected)!

Jeannette Morrow has been a dedicated Board Member of BCS for many years, and helps by case managing clients, working at events, and helping with fundraisers. Jeannette, a breast cancer survivor herself, is actively involved with many Orange County breast cancer organizations, including Y-Me. We were proud to honor Jeannette with the Tammy Fowler Memorial Volunteer Spirit Awared in 2005 for her continued dedication to BCS.

Anne is the world traveler of the BCS board. Anne develops creative ways to promote BCS in the community. In 2003, Anne co-chaired our “At the Beach” event that helped us raise over $20,000! Anne enjoys gardening, and she and her husband, Jim, are involved in numerous animal rescue organizations and are among the leaders in developing a no-kill animal shelter for South Orange County.