Welcome to The Caribbean Breast Cancer Foundation Inc.
Ms. Simone Dobbs, RN, BSN
Ms. Dobbs is a registered nurse at a local hospital in Houston. Her many years of experience as an RN equips her to effectively serve on the Board.
Virginia St. Hilaire, BSBM, Assistant Treasurer/Bookkeeper.
Mrs. St, Hilaire has over twenty years working and managing Accounts Payable along with systems implementations. She is a leader in the finance industry, who has successfully overseen and managed the accounts payable departments. Her extensive knowledge in the accounting field, strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and reliability has enabled her to meet the objectives of the entities that she has served. She graduated from Seneca College with an Associate Degree Accounting, the Toronto School of Business with a Degree in Accounting & Computers and from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor of Science - Business Management.
Mrs. Marlene Davis, RN, BSN, Community Outreach Coordinator.
Mrs. Davis is a retired nurse. She is a committed member who takes every opportunity to participate in community outreach activities. She is passionate about her involvement with the CFC Campaign and serves as the organization's representative at the local campaigns.
Gertrude Florent, Secretary
Mrs. Florent has many years of experience as an Administrative Assistant and Office Director. She obtained her BSC in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. In her position she has performed administrative services for highly productive and accomplished professors, judges and lawyers. She has worked with special projects that require special skills and demands. She has good data collection and typing skills. Coordinated and kept accurate budget information; worked closely with grants and contracts.
Mrs. Florent stands ready to apply her skills and professional experiences as an administrative assistant and office director to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Dr, F. Paula Abraham, DrPH, RN CHAIR
Dr. Abraham is the Founder & Executive Director of The Caribbean Breast Cancer Foundation Inc. She serves the organization with passion, and under her leadership the organization has been successful in providing education, financial support, emotional support and other forms of assistance to breast cancer patients and their families.
Dr. Abraham has an extensive nursing background specializing in Infection Control and Epidemiology. She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, and her Masters and Doctoral Degrees from UT School of Public Health in Houston, specializing in International and Family Health, Disease Control and Epidemiology.
Ms. Vicky Carty, Communicating Secretary.
Ms. Carty currently serves as a teacher at a local High School. She serves as the organization's Communicating Secretary. Prepares the members for the monthly meetings by preparing the zoom link and ensuring that it is made available to members. She is enthusiastic and ready to serve wherever she is needed.
Ms. Jocelyn Elison, RN, MSN, Assistant Secretary.
Ms. Elison is a Registered Nurse at a local Houston hospital, where she has served for many years. She believes that her experience in policy writing, management and public relations will enable her to provide ongoing support to the organization, and use her background and talent to provide education and fundraise for the organization.
Mrs. Cynthia Andrus Dele, RN, MSN, Health Coordinator.
Mrs. Andrus-Dele has served as a Mental Health Nurse Executive at a local Houston hospital for many years. She describes herself as a dedicated, compassionate, committed and innovative person. Characteristics she believes will definitely be important as she serves this organization. She coordinates health vendor activities for the Spring Community Outreach.
Consetta Abraham, RN BSN, Treasurer.
Mrs. Abraham has an extensive background in Nursing, She specializes in Women's Health with a focus in Obstetrics. At the age of 21 she became a Registered Nurse and further pursued advance studies to become a practicing Nurse- midwife in England. She later moved to California, and then to Texas where she obtained a Certification in Obstetrics and a Bachelor 'of Science in Nursing. She has lost several family members to various cancers and appreciate the Caribbean Breast Cancer Foundation for the opportunity to heighten awareness among the women regarding this disease. Ready to Serve is her Motto.