Meet Our Board Members

  • Deb Hart

    FOUNDER / AUTHOR / BREAST CANCER ADVOCATE / SPEAKER / SURVIVOR

    Deb is a breast cancer survivor who is full of energy, ideas and fun. Her amazing story is chronicled in her book, ”Tug At My Heart” (available on Amazon). A tireless worker, she sets the example and gives us and others the inspiration to carry on, to try to do the right things, and shares with others as a public speaker. Submit through our Contact Us form if you would like to book Deb as a speaker at your event.

    Did you know that Deb shares knowledge, inspiration and breast health education to your circle? Where might you benefit from having a breast cancer advocate speak?

    Community gatherings

    Corporate events

    Education presentations

  • Bradley O'Neil

    PROCUREMENT FOR EVENTS / SURVIVOR

    Bradley is a mother of 2 wonderful boys and 1 year breast cancer survivor. She has a background in automotive sales at MINI of Portland, where she has spent the past 11 years. In her free time, she enjoys camping, gardening, and walking her two Maltese dogs. Bradley loves giving back to such a wonderful organization that has helped so many. Being part of Pink Sisters has awarded her the opportunity to meet lifelong friends.

  • Tara Lynn McGuire

    MARKETING / GRANTS / ADMINISTRATION / SURVIVOR

    Tara is a breast cancer thriver, 22-year veteran homeschool mother to four grown children, and wife to her best friend, Don. She recently entered early retirement to be caregiver to her disabled mother and to her husband who is fighting cancer. Tara’s passion for health and healing led her to created Epidavros Yoga Center and Day Spa from scratch, which she ran for a decade until the results of COVID, her own and her husband’s cancers, and her mother’s need for a caregiver demanded that a change be made. With a history in healthcare and childbirth education, Tara has authored two books: “Birth Unhindered” and “Heal Thyself - Increase Your Vitality Now.” She is looking forward to a future of writing for pleasure and acting as an advocate for health and healing.

  • Libby Phillips

    EVENT COORDINATOR / SURVIVOR

    Libby has done catering for many years and party planning at a local hotel, for parties and at a Comedy Club. Her expertise will ensure that the women we serve will have the time of their lives.

Meet Our Volunteers

  • Nicole Werner

    UX-UI Designer / Content Strategist

    Nicole attended her first Pink Sistas retreat in 2018 after she finished treatment for stage 2B breast cancer. She believes in the power of connection for women who have been through the trials and tribulations of a breast cancer diagnosis as these connections have the power to heal in ways that medicine can’t.

  • Tabitha Prather

    Facebook Group Moderator

    Tabitha resides in the Salem Oregon area with her high School sweetheart of 24 years. Diagnosed at age 36 with stage 2 invasive ductal Carcinoma. Had a double mastectomy, chemo and DIEP reconstruction. I am enjoying my new found freedom with almost empty nester and owns 7 ferrets, 4 dogs, and is an avid dirt track Racing fan. If you love to laugh I'm your girl!

  • Claudia Spears

    Facebook Group Moderator

    Survivor and Thriver since 2018. I moved to Portland in 2022 and am so happy to be surrounded by a kind and loving community. Professionally I have been in management and customer experience for over 25 years. I am grateful I have a loving and supportive husband of 7 years and we get to share our love with two fur babies that fill our lives with laughs and love.

  • Grant Goakum (not imaged)

    Legal Advisor

All of our board members begin as volunteers and are unpaid positions. If you are interested in volunteering, contact us below.

Forever in Our Memories

  • Gae Conway

    Our Forever Warrior and Pink Sistas Alumni

    On September 16, 2008, Gae was diagnosed “terminal.” Exactly one year later, she was told she had approximately 6-12 months to live. Gae was with us for another 8 years. She was always a giving, caring, and generous person supporting this cause & others like us. Gae, you are forever in our hearts!

  • Robin Ray-Rutherford

    Waves of Pink I Author

    Robin was a 7-year breast cancer survivor. She was re-diagnosed with metastatic Breast Cancer in her bones in August 2018. She had been a member of our board starting in 2015. Robin enjoyed a robust real estate career. She had 30+ years in managing/consulting for large companies. Robin was a dedicated Pink Sistas board member and extremely active in the breast cancer community. Robin surrounded herself with people who give hope and were motivational. She was a wife of 28 years and mother of 2 amazing daughters.