Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Compass is a multi-faceted team of case managers and programmatic specialists that provide people with cystic fibrosis, their families, and their care teams with the tools and resources they need to navigate life’s most
challenging issues.
Compass case managers are caring and knowledgeable patient advocates specialized in navigating CF-related issues. Eligible case managers have also received AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) certification,
which helps them properly vet external organizations and services before suggesting them as a resource to the CF community.
Compass Case Management Team
Tina Bell
Tina has worked in the human services field since 2016, including working in a domestic violence shelter supporting youth who have experienced sexual exploitation and in a supportive housing program working with individuals struggling
with mental health, chemical dependency, employment, and stable housing. Tina lives in Minneapolis and is based out of the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter.
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Karen
Carey
Karen has worked for the CF Foundation since spring 2015 and is based out of the Rocky Mountain Chapter. She was instantly inspired by the resolve of the CF community to find a cure and feels privileged to share that purpose. Karen received
her bachelor’s degree in sociology and law, politics, and society from Drake University.
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Sara Chandler
Sara is a pharmacy technician by trade and has 10 years of experience in health care, including working with payers, pharma implementation, and operational development. She is based out of the Dallas Chapter and is working on her bachelor’s
in human services from the University of North Texas. Sara is a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
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Erin
Fleming
Erin joined the Foundation in 2016 and is based out of the Rocky Mountain Chapter. She has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and Spanish literature from the University of Colorado. She is also a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
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Hannah Frinks
Hannah joined the Compass team in 2019 after teaching preschool in Virginia. She received her bachelor’s degree in community health from George Mason University. Hannah is passionate about the cystic fibrosis community because her sister
has CF.
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Sharkara
Grant
Sharkara has been in the health care field for more than 10 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in health promotion and education from University of Georgia and is a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
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Jessica
Hinckle
Jessica joined the Compass team in July 2018 and has been with the Foundation since September 2016 when she worked at the Dallas Chapter on events like Great Strides and Cycle for Life. She has a passion for helping the CF community and is personally connected through
her younger brother who has CF. Jessica is working on her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Richland College.
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Lex Macaulay
Lex received her bachelor’s degree in psychology and family studies from the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire and has seven years of experience working in the mental health and human services fields. She lives in Minneapolis and is
based out of the Minnesota/Dakotas Chapter.
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Blake
McCreery-Cullifer
Blake has worked in the health care field since 2012. Before joining Compass, his focus was on mental health and that is where he began developing his toolbox of skills for helping others. He received his associate degree in human services
from Troy University. Blake is a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
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Kelly
Muldowney
Before coming to the Foundation, Kelly worked in human resources for GW Hospital, where she developed a passion for helping people in the health care field. She received her bachelor’s degree in music from Ithaca College. Kelly is a Certified
Community Resource Specialist.
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Yamini
Saxena
Yamini has supported the CF community since 2009. Previously, she worked with the elderly in an assisted living facility. Yamini received her master’s degree in health services administration from George Washington University. Yamini is
a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
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Rebecca
Scott
Prior to joining the Foundation, Becca worked for a rare-disease nonprofit, navigating patients to resources and managing patient education channels. She is a Certified Health Education Specialist and a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
Becca received her bachelor’s degree in public health education and promotion from James Madison University.
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Katy
Sebring
Katy has a background in psychological and behavioral health, and she works out of the Rocky Mountain Chapter. Katy received her bachelor’s degree in human services from the University of Northern Colorado. Katy is a Certified Community
Resource Specialist.
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Martha Yancor
Martha has been with the Foundation since 2016. She enjoys what she does every day to help the CF community and working with an amazing group of people. Martha received her bachelor’s degree in Spanish language and literature from Manhattanville
College. Martha is a Certified Community Resource Specialist.
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