Heather Greenlee, ND, PhD is a Professor in the Public Health Sciences and Clinical Research Divisions at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and Medical Director of Integrative Medicine at Fred Hutch. Dr. Greenlee studied medical anthropology and public health at the University of Washington and naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University before obtaining a PhD in epidemiology from Columbia University. She was on the faculty in the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University prior to joining the Fred Hutch faculty in 2017 to pursue her two research passions: cancer survivorship and integrative medicine. Dr. Greenlee conducts research on obesity and cancer with a focus on underserved patient populations; she also studies integrative therapies such as acupuncture, meditation, dietary supplements, and yoga. Since 2010, Dr. Greenlee and Ann have collaborated on several projects involving Cook for Your Life, including a study that showed beneficial changes among Latina breast cancer survivors after utilizing Cook for Your Life tips and tools such as food shopping field trips, hands-on cooking classes, and nutrition roundtables.

Dr. Rillamas-Sun received training in Health Behavior and Health Education (MPH) and Epidemiology (PhD) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. After completing a post-doctoral fellowship in women’s health with the Group Health Research Institute (now, Kaiser Permanente Research Institute) in Seattle in 2013, she began working as a staff scientist at Fred Hutch supporting research projects in women’s health and aging, physical activity and sedentary behavior, cardiovascular disease, comorbidities, childhood obesity, and diet and nutrition.

Sheryl Rothmuller has a background in content strategy and digital project management. From serving as an NBC public relations rep to a digital web producer for Viking Cruises, she has also crafted internal comms strategies for Premera Blue Cross and developed “future of work” stories for Microsoft’s Center of Innovation. She’s had multiple stints at The Walt Disney Company, where she has managed websites, created content for Disney.com and their Talent Acquisition social channels, and developed food and craft content for FamilyFun.com (now Parent.com). A new-ish Seattleite, she enjoys exploring the food scene in each of the area’s unique neighborhoods.

With an academic background in communications and public image, Dr. Buzali is a digital marketing specialist. In previous roles, she has designed social media strategies for startups, NGOs, and the Mexican government, including successful campaigns for Shark Tank, Waze, and Woman Rights in Mexico. In her free time, she channels her passions which led her to found Homodeco, a public image management company supporting transgender women. She also volunteers for two non-profit vegan organizations as a social media manager. Dr. Buzali is excited to empower people touched by cancer to achieve better health through nutrition.

Jenn Dearden is a registered dietitian with a background in professional cooking. Prior to becoming a dietitian, she attended a farm-to-table cooking school and spent the next eight years working in kitchens from New York to the San Francisco Bay Area.  Losing her father to cancer inspired Jenn to pursue graduate education at the University of Washington, where she earned her Master of Science and completed clinical dietetic training. She is passionate about empowering people through cooking and nutrition and aims to counsel individuals with cancer and other chronic diseases as part of her future career. Jenn serves as Cook for Your Life’s content writer and editor.

Jenny Whitten-Brannon is a Research Project Manager for the Greenlee Studies team. A Pacific Northwest native, Jenny graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Science in biology. After falling in love with her research work and healthcare, she earned a Master of Public Health from the University of Washington. Throughout her career she has worked with studies focused on pediatric obesity, respiratory care, oncology, adult transplant, transplant survivorship, and is now thrilled to work on breast cancer research with the Greenlee Team.

Yarizel started working in clinical research after graduating from Central Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Public Health, specializing in Population Health. Her research interests grew when she studied abroad in Morocco, focusing on transnational migration and health care systems that offer support to migrants. She has worked in different areas of research, including data collection, survey development, regulatory maintenance, and study coordination. Yarizel has enjoyed working with different populations—from Hispanic migrants to Vietnam-era veterans to patients going through cancer treatment; and is excited to work with new populations while on the Greenlee Team.

A former fashion consultant, Ann Ogden Gaffney realized after her second cancer treatment that her heart was no longer in seasonal colors and hemline trends. Instead, she wanted to help people with cancer and their families cook and care for themselves. In 2007, she launched the non-profit organization Cook for Your Life. Its programs have received funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and have been embraced by prestigious organizations such as Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health, Mount Sinai Health System, Atlantic Health System Cancer Care, the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in New York City, and more. Cook for Your Life has touched hundreds of thousands of lives. In 2015, Gaffney delivered her very first cookbook, “Cook for Your Life: Delicious, Nourishing Recipes for Before, During, and After Cancer Treatment,” based on Cook for Your Life’s classes, which was nominated for a James Beard Award.