HPV Cancer Free GA is a diverse workgroup of researchers, physicians, community health professionals, and healthcare workers. Together, we bring expertise in paediatric care, oncology, vaccine uptake, community engagement, vaccine hesitancy, and advocacy.
Our mission is to share evidence-based, comprehensive information about the HPV vaccine series, helping to prevent HPV-related cancers through vaccination and education.
Leadership
HPV Cancer Free Georgia is currently chaired by Allison Agnew, Jana Mastrogiovanni, MS, LPC, and Astrid Wilkie-McKellar, MPH.
Allison Agnew (Tri-Chair)
Allison Agnew serves as the Breast and Cervical Program Coordinator of the Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition. She works throughout the region to provide education in the areas of breast and cervical cancer prevention and screening, and HPV vaccine education and promotion. She holds an associates degree in business healthcare technology from Georgia Northwestern Technical College and a Bachelor of Healthcare Administration from Reinhardt University.
Jana Mastrogiovanni, MS, LPC (Tri-Chair)
Jana Mastrogiovanni is the Director of Programs and Student Education of the Cancer Happens® Teen Education program at Cancer Pathways. She is a licensed therapist whose specialty is working with individuals and families coping with a life-threatening disease. In addition to being an HPV Cancer Free GA Tri-Chair, she currently serves on the advisory board for the South Carolina Health Advocates (SCHA) and is a member of Athens Oncology Leadership Council.
Astrid Wilkie-McKellar, MPH (Tri-Chair)
Astrid Wilkie-McKellar is the Manager of the Community Outreach & Engagement Program at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. She oversees a team of Community Health Advocates that engage with faith-based organizations, schools and community organizations to provide cancer prevention education and awareness, while imparting the importance of the HPV vaccination as a cancer prevention tool. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology at Wesleyan University, and her Master of Public Health in Community Health Education at Hunter College.
HPV Cancer Free GA members and tri-chairs at the 8th annual Cervical Cancer Awareness Day at the Georgia State Capitol
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