The People
Meet the Heart and Soul Behind Cancer Support Community California Central Coast:
Our Founders, Board of Directors, and Dedicated Staff.
Get to know the driving forces and passionate individuals who have propelled Cancer Support Community California Central Coast to where it stands today. Our founders, board of directors, and dedicated staff share a common commitment: to provide unwavering support to local cancer patients and their families.
Our Staff
Candice Sanders Galli
Executive Director
Carol Dietrich RN, LMFT
Clinical Director
Debbie Fransen
Office Manager
Debbi Heredia M.S.
Registered Associate MFT
Kristin McMaster, MSW
Facilitator & Counselor
Luz Lujano
Latino Outreach Coordinator
Our Founders
Meet the visionaries who ignited the spark that became Cancer Support Community California Central Coast. In the face of their own cancer diagnoses and the lack of local resources to support them, Deborah Mann and Justin Baldwin, along with the support of devoted friends, embarked on a mission to create a haven for families in need. Discover the inspiring journey of our founders, whose determination and compassion continue to light the way for countless others on their cancer journeys.
Justin Baldwin
Nancy and Doug Beckett
Laura Coats and Thom Schulz
Gwen and Tom Erskine
Smita and Dr. Sanjay Ganpule
Sherry and Robert Gilson
Jill and Robert Heely
Deborah Mann
Gina and William Miller
Pamela and Richard Niner
Volunteer Opportunities
Cancer Support Community CA Central Coast offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, including assisting at events, administrative tasks, and supporting fundraising efforts. Volunteering at events is a great way to contribute to their mission, helping to raise awareness and funds for cancer support programs in the Central Coast region. Your involvement as a volunteer can make a meaningful difference.
