Florida Breast Cancer Foundation

Education Committee

With proceeds from the sale of the Florida 'End Breast Cancer' specialty license plate FBCF funds grants to organizations in the state of Florida following recommendations by the Education Committee. This year's designated Education grant theme is: Education that Empowers Families and Healthcare Providers to Play an Active Role in Breast Health for All. The Foundation is particularly interested in reviewing proposals that target: Individuals with Language and Cultural Barriers; Individuals who Live in Underserved Areas; and Interventions that Engage Health Care Professionals.

Distinguished Members of Grant Review and Education Committee:
Pascale Denize Auguste, RN (Sunrise)
Sonia Baez-Hernandez (Sunrise)
Patricia Boswell, M.S. (Tampa)
Julie Byczek, RN (Viera)
Jeri Francoeur (Ormond Beach), Committee Chair
Deb Haggerty (Orlando)
Dr. Cheryl Holder, M.D. (Pembroke Pines)
Gina Kravitz (St. Petersburg)
Traci LeDuc (Tampa)
Dr. Shahla Masood, MD, FCAP, MIAC (Jacksonville, Shands/UF)
Art Mesa (Miami)
Dianne Nugent (Sarasota)
Dr. Alejandra Perez (Hollywood)
Traci Schiller (Weston)
Jane Torres (Miami)
Nan Van Den Berg, PhD, LCSW (Miami)