Alex Ngati MS, APRN –   Director

 

Christian N. Nwankwo JR.,M.D., MPH. FAAFP –  Director

 

Sherry D. Dorsey, RN MSN –  Secretary

Sherry has served as Secretary of SVI since it’s inception in 2009 and has always believed in SVI’s ability to change our world and to make a difference in the lives of others.  In June of 2011; Sherry started a new journey of survivorship and faith.  She was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and is currently being treated.  Her faith in God and the love and support of family and friends, keeps her positive and smiling; as her recovery and healing continues.

By profession, Sherry is an Advanced Practice Mental Health and Psychiatric Nurse that has spent over 23 years working with individuals affected by cancer, psychiatric/mental illness, as well as other illnesses.

Her Life Motto is “GBG No Matter What!” – God Be Glorified ~ No matter what!

Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Cancer will NOT win! In Jesus’ Name!

Arlette Kesseng, RN – Treasurer

My name is Arlette Kesseng. I lost my beloved father and mother to cancer. I am taking this opportunity, as a member of SVI, to channel my grief with the goal to help at least one person fight and conquer the disease. As a nurse, I recognize the importance of educating people in order to arm them with the knowledge that cancer can be detected early if one is taking the proper actions. This organization is also an avenue to avail myself and bring comfort to someone who is going through the disease, to provide needed support, or to empower one to change their life style and decrease their risk factors. I am humbled by the opportunity and the blessing to be part of such a life changing endeavor, giving of my time and expertise to help others get better.

Grace Alily – Member

International Legal Consultant, with an International Law & Policy Firm in Washington, DC. Educated at American University, Washington College of Law, specialized in International Environmental Law, Oil & Gas Law.

My Motto: Highly motivated and truly dedicated.

Ijeoma Amaoji   –  Member

My name is Ijeoma Amaoji, wife and a mother of two most wonderful kids, ages 9 and 5. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2006. It all began one morning as I was getting ready for work and decided to use a minute to perform a self breast examination. I felt a lump on the side of my right breast. I quickly consulted my doctor and after a mammogram, sonogram and lumpectomy, it was confirmed to be a stage three breast cancer, as it had spread to my lymph nodes. There is nothing compared to the sinking feeling I got when I was told I have breast cancer. I braced myself and the fight began.  I made a choice to live and not to die.

Going through the experience of breast cancer is not a picnic to say the least, but with loving family and friends support, helpful advice and healing power of God I was able to overcome. We have so much to learn from each other as we face the challenges of healing from cancer. Those who reach out to family and friends for love and support make it through the journey of breast cancer more successfully and that is our goal. According to Gail Sheehy, “to be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.”

Experience is not what happens to you but what you do with what happens to you.