Georgia CORE Staff

Valarie brings over eight years of experience in the non-profit sector, with a focus on higher education and healthcare institutions. With a strong background in fundraising, donor and foundation research, and financial management, she has played a key role in advancing a wide range of mission-driven initiatives. Her work supports strategic development efforts, strengthens community...

With a quarter century of finance and operations experience, Erika brings to Georgia CORE her expertise in managing the financial health and technical infrastructure of complex organizations. She specializes in bridging the gap between high-level capital allocation and day-to-day operational efficiency, ensuring that all talent and tech assets and physical infrastructure align. Erika is...

When she’s not poring over data for Georgia NCORP, Angelique might be found poring over a science fiction novel. As Georgia CORE’s Manager of Compliance and Systems, she is responsible and accountable for accurately capturing, organizing, analyzing and reporting clinical research data, as well as financial and grant performance metrics. She’s well equipped for this role,...

With nearly a decade of experience in oncology clinical research, “Tori” leads the operations, regulatory and compliance oversight, and strategic planning of all of Georgia CORE’s clinical research programs including Georgia NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program). She's also tasked with growing and maintaining partnerships in our research network to increase...

Katreena Davis, MPH is the Educational Programs & Events Manager at Georgia CORE, where she has served since 2019. After playing a key role in revitalizing the Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia network, Katreena now leads the design, development, planning, and implementation of educational programming and events, including the Breast Cancer License Plate Grant...

Kaylan Dixon serves Georgia CORE as the Research Data Quality Analyst, supporting the state's hub for the National Cancer Institute's National Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP). She leads site feasibility assessment across the Georgia NCORP network and directs the CORE Research Fundamentals Training Program, building the curriculum and resources that prepare the next...

With a 25-year career in university administration and management, Lynn is a former Georgia CORE director and volunteer and three-time cancer survivor. She is the mother of twins – a grown son and daughter who share in her love of sports, especially watching the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. For Georgia CORE, Lynn works with partners and the board of directors to lead the...

Atira Goodwin joins Georgia CORE as the Research Program Coordinator for the Blood Cancer Trials Network, working to increase access to blood cancer clinical trials for Georgians throughout the state. When she's not taking on this challenge, Atira enjoys being active, relaxing by the water, and exploring new restaurants and cuisines.

With over a decade of experience in...

As Georgia CORE's Care Coordination and Rural Outreach Manager, Cheryl Kirby provides outreach to rural hospitals and cancer centers to inform them of Georgia CORE’s mission and areas of alignment and assistance. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cheryl leads the efforts to achieve health equity...

Cindy serves as the Director of Clinical and Screening Programs for Georgia CORE. With more letters than alphabet soup, Cindy’s credentials reflect the four times she was led to nursing school through her career. Now, after four decades as a practicing nurse, she is the Advanced Clinical Genomics Nurse Practitioner and Oncology Nurse Navigator for Georgia CORE where she leads the...