Julia Wooding
President and Treasurer
Julia joined the Board of Directors in 2021 to fill the role of Treasurer. She took on the role of President in September 2023. After modeling in the 2014 Stepping Out gala, Julia worked on and led the Stepping Out Invitation and Program Committee since 2015. She also enjoyed participating in the Grants Review Committee several years ago.
Thirty years ago, Julia moved to California for a position at Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO). For many years, Julia worked as a FICO® Score Expert, helping to teach lenders and audiences around the world about credit scoring and FICO® Scores. Julia’s strengths include being extremely organized and detail-oriented, with an analytical focus. Early in 2023, Julia retired from FICO, after working there for nearly thirty years.
Julia learned about To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation after going through breast cancer treatment in 2013. After enjoying the incredibly positive experience of modeling in the Stepping Out gala, she was eager to contribute to the organization. Julia is naturally driven to help others. She continues to participate by volunteering as a Stepping Out committee lead, Treasurer and President, as she believes so strongly in the good that we can do as an organization to help others on their breast cancer journey.
Julia and her husband Curt Wise live in Novato; she enjoys cooking, traveling, reading, making jewelry and spending time with friends.
Fiona Booker
Recording Secretary
Fiona has been an enthusiastic supporter of To Celebrate Life since 2018 when she became the Foundation’s social media manager. Additionally, Fiona has assisted the Communications Chair and President with various projects including the annual report and updating board documents. With a desire to further contribute her administrative experience and skills, Fiona was pleased to join the board as Recording Secretary in 2022. She has a passion for assisting others in an administrative capacity and brings her broad experience and skills in administration, accountancy, recruitment, and organization to the board.
Friends in San Francisco introduced Fiona to the organization in 2018, initially to assist with social media and since then Fiona has looked for other ways to support, accepting the role of Recording Secretary is an exciting opportunity to further contribute to the Foundation.
As Executive Assistant and Office Manager, Fiona has supported the CEO and two directors at Colliers, a commercial property company for over 15 years. She also has her own business, Anywhere Virtually, which provides administrative support to small businesses. Fiona received an Associate Diploma in Accountancy from TAFE, South Australia.
Fiona lives in Adelaide, South Australia. When not working, Fiona can be found travelling (pre-COVID) or planning her next trip, reading, gardening, walking, watching AFL (Australian Rules Football) and spending time with the people she loves.
Kristen Bennett
Grants Chair / Past President
After previously serving on the Board of Directors, Kristen rejoined the board in 2022 as Grants Chair/Past President. In 2015 she first joined the board as Community Events Chair and Grants Committee Co-Chair. Kristen served as Board President for four years and in 2020, was honored to receive the CVNL Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Nonprofit Board Leadership.
Prior to retiring, Kristen worked for Williams Sonoma, Inc., in the position of Senior Executive Assistant. She brings 30 years of administrative experience and leadership skills to the board.
As a two-time breast cancer thriver, Kristen has been a passionate supporter of To Celebrate Life since 1999 when she was invited to participate as a model in the Stepping Out gala. Since that time and prior to joining the Board of Directors, she has volunteered as “Model Mom” and a variety of gala committee lead positions including Co-Chair of the Stepping Out 2001 gala and the Stepping Out 2020 Virtual Gala.
Kristen lives in Novato. In her free time, she enjoys being active and is passionate about golf, travel, music and her friends and family.
Amy Branner
Fund Development Chair
Amy discovered a lump on Black Friday of 2016 and was diagnosed with breast cancer by Christmas of that year. As she went through her procedures and treatments in 2017, she found an incredible support community throughout the Bay Area that helped her stay fit, healthy and well in every respect.
What she would later learn was that the services she relied on were all grantees of To Celebrate Life. In 2018, she reached out to the Foundation, offering to volunteer so that she could give back for all of the incredible support she had received. Little did she realize that her professional background would be helpful to the Foundation’s growth. She was deeply touched to be invited to serve as the Chair of Fund Development, as well as to serve on the Grants Committee.
Amy comes to the Foundation with over a decade of director-level experience in nonprofits
and brings expertise in fundraising, evaluation and organizational strategy.
Amy lives with her amazing partner in Larkspur and spends as much time as possible at her cabin in the Sierras where she can be found cross country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, biking or kayaking.
Joannie Cahill
Data Management Chair
Joannie joined the board in July 2023 as the Data Management Chair. She had previously been part of the data management team under Martha Auld, the former database manager and creator, since February 2020. In addition, she manages the Stepping Out reservation team.
Originally from Southern California, Joannie moved to the Bay Area in 1989 and joined Levi Strauss & Co., where she spent 25 years in product management, planning, merchandising, sales, and process improvement. Throughout her career, she refined her expertise in sales and production analysis, wholesale and retail assortment planning, and managing Go-to-Market calendars for cross-functional teams—skills that laid the foundation for her role in data management. Joannie was also active in LS&Co’s community involvement initiatives, including coordinating a monthly “Corporate Chef” night for a San Francisco family shelter.
Joannie first discovered To Celebrate Life in 2018 when she sponsored a friend modeling in the Stepping Out Gala. Inspired by the positive impact the experience had on her friend, she later learned about TCL’s need for data management support and joined the team in 2020.
Joannie lives in Tiburon with her husband of 36 years, their college-age son, and two dogs. She enjoys the outdoors, especially the beach, as well as entertaining and cooking for family and friends, drawing from her experience as a personal chef. She also loves reading and staying active through regular workouts.
Cynthia (Cindi) Cantril, MPH, RN
Board Director
A longtime supporter of To Celebrate Life, Cindi joined the board in March 2024. Cindi first became involved with To Celebrate Life in 2004 with her work as the nurse navigator for Marin General Hospital’s Cancer Center. Along with providing support services to her patients, she referred them to organizations funded by the Foundation for additional breast cancer services. Cindi was the director for Sutter Health Cancer Support Services and Patient Navigation for over 10 years. She has contributed her expertise serving as part of To Celebrate Life’s annual Grants Review Committee.
Cindi is a national leader in oncology nursing. She received her nursing degree in 1972 from St Louis Community College, bachelor’s degree from Lindenwood College and master’s in public health from UC Berkeley. During her 50-year career, Cindi has developed cancer recovery programs throughout the western United States.
Cindi is a compassionate, service-oriented and enthusiastic advocate for those impacted by breast cancer. She has received numerous awards for her commitment in establishing and creating models for patient navigation and advocacy including the Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) Distinguished Service award; ONS Lifetime Achievement Award; CURE magazine’s national Extraordinary Healer award and the Biden FIERCE award for patient navigation. She has conducted cancer patient retreats for over 20 years, now focused on nurse resilience retreats.
Cindi lives with her husband Gale, between the mountains and the sea (Tiburon), with their home in Pollock Pines shared with eight chickens, four dogs, three beehives and two horses.
Jennifer Kun
Fund Development Co-Chair
Jennifer is an Emmy Award winning production executive, with an enthusiasm for connecting with people and fundraising.
Jennifer first found out about To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation while going through her own treatment, when she discovered most of the programs she was utilizing to help make her recovery easier were supported through grants provided by the Foundation.
After modelling in the fashion show at their annual Stepping Out gala in 2017, and making great friends along the way, Jennifer knew she wanted to give back to this organization which helped her so much.
“I have a passion for building relationships, and raising money for causes near and dear to my heart. Being on the board of Directors allows me the opportunity to do both and create a meaningful impact in the community. I absolutely thrive in this environment where I get to meet with donors, sponsors, and grant makers, as well as the people their funds support.”
Jennifer believes in the power of community. Be it neighbors, friends, colleagues, or strangers with shared interests and challenges, Jennifer knows that together, community can influence positive change.
A resident of Marin County, Jennifer enjoys getting out in nature and exploring the many trails around the Bay Area and visiting local pop ups to support small businesses.
Tami Montero
Board Director
Tami joined the board in May 2024 after participating as a model in the 2023 Stepping Out Gala. The experience of being a model changed her outlook as a survivor as she was embraced in the warmth of the community of strong survivor women who volunteer for To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation.
Tami brings nearly 30 years of accounting experience to the board. She has held positions as a cost accountant and tax accountant in the private sector. In the public sector, Tami has served as an Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services in K-12 Public School environments. She currently holds the title of Chief Analyst for the Fiscal Crisis Management Assistance Team, which is a state agency serving public schools in California.
She learned about To Celebrate Life from another nonprofit organization, Cancer Support Sonoma. Executive Director Teri Adolfo recommended Tami as a model for the Stepping Out Gala. The experience was the first time after being diagnosed with breast cancer that she didn’t feel alone. Modeling for the Stepping Out Gala fashion show changed her outlook for the better. When the opportunity to become a board member for the organization became available, she didn’t hesitate to join. Giving back to support the breast cancer community is very important to Tami, as she remembers what the beginning of her journey was like, feeling alone.
Tami lives in Petaluma with her husband, Joel. They are both adjunct faculty for University of Southern California for Rossier School of Education and love teaching school business professionals in California. They have four amazing children who make them very proud every day!
Mary Papale
Volunteer Engagement Chair
Mary joined the board in 2023 as the Volunteer Engagement Chair. Since 2017, Mary has served on various committees for the Stepping Out gala. Her past volunteer committee roles include Model, Model Luncheon, Coordinator for the Virtual Gala Wine Experience delivery team, Lead for the gala Covid Safety Protocol and Co-Lead for Sponsor-A-Model.
For 41 years Mary worked for her family’s whitewater rafting and fishing outfit, Idaho River Journeys, founded by her husband, Bob Volpert. Her key role was managing the Middle Fork of the Salmon River operation with a focus on client relations, guest communication and menu development. Not fully retired yet, she has taken a step back and works on special marketing projects and staying in touch with long time clients. Mary brings her experience of wearing the multiple hats it takes to run a small business to her role of matching volunteers with the Foundation’s needs.
Mary learned about To Celebrate Life while in breast cancer treatment in 2017. After completing chemo that July, she modeled for the Stepping Out gala and through this experience became a breast cancer thriver. Mary has made lifetime friends with her fellow models and other To Celebrate Life volunteers. These TCL friends were a great support as she navigated the feelings generated by a 2020 breast cancer recurrence.
Mary lives in Point Reyes Station with her husband in the same home they raised their three sons. She enjoys hiking the trails of the Point Reyes National Seashore, Pilates classes, reading, traveling and spending time with her family (especially the grandkids) and friends.
Mouy Tang
Board Director
Mouy joined the board in 2021 as Data Management Chair. With 20 years of progressive and diverse experience in Finance and Accounting, Mouy is passionate about driving the mission of To Celebrate Life forward.
Mouy loves all things data – gathering, gaining insights, and utilizing the information in strategic planning. In her current role as Senior Vice President of Finance at Paramount, Mouy oversees a large team in building systems, strategies and complex financial reporting to drive the Streaming business forward.
She completed her Master of Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and International Business at the University of San Francisco.
In the spring of 2020, as the world was entering the pandemic, Mouy was diagnosed with breast cancer. Living alone and being in lockdown while going through treatment presented many challenges. However, Mouy found she wasn’t alone when seemingly out of nowhere nonprofits sent meals to her home, provided transportation to her doctor’s appointments and simply called to make sure she was feeling ok. Mouy deeply appreciated the services she received and thought one day she would find a way to give back.
Mouy met Julia Wooding, the Foundation’s Treasurer, through a professional women’s networking group and inquired about volunteer opportunities. As she learned more about To Celebrate Life, Mouy was positive the way to give back would be to join the board at a foundation that funds local nonprofits that supported her through those rough early months.
Mouy is based in San Francisco and enjoys spending her time hiking and traveling to faraway places.
Kim Wimer
Marketing/Communications Chair
Kim joined the board in 2010 as the Marketing/Communications Chair and manages the Foundation’s communications, website, advertising and marketing collateral. Since 2008, she has volunteered for the Stepping Out gala as Graphic Design Lead for event advertising and marketing and as Co-Lead on the Invitation and Program committee.
Kim grew up in Spokane Washington and moved to Marin County in 1974. She attended UC Santa Barbara earning her BA and UCSB Graduate School of Education, receiving her K-12 Teaching Credential. After 18 years of sales management experience working as a department manager and buyer for Emporium Capwell and store manager for Victoria’s Secret in San Francisco and Marin, Kim returned to her teaching roots as a graphics software instructor for Bay Area Computer Training in San Rafael. In 2001, she started her graphic design business working as a consultant for medical device, chronic disease management and pharmaceutical companies.
Kim learned about To Celebrate Life in 2007 while undergoing treatment for early-stage breast cancer and the following year modeled in the 2008 Stepping Out fashion show. Inspired after the experience, she joined the “TCL Family” and has volunteered for Stepping Out and other fundraisers benefiting the Foundation every year since. Kim values the commitment and collaboration of the board and volunteers who share the same goal of helping people with breast cancer in our community.
Kim lives in Novato and loves being outdoors walking nearby trails and working in her garden. She enjoys spending her free time with friends and family, cooking and is a faithful 49er fan.
Medical Advisory Board
In June, 2013, the Board of Directors voted to form a Medical Advisory Board. Made up of well-informed, highly respected medical professionals, this group will advise the Foundation on matters including:
— Medical guidance or referrals that come our way
— Review of articles to be published in our e-newsletter and in social media
— Raise awareness of the Board of Directors as to relevant medical issues and/or procedures
Members of the To Celebrate Life Medical Advisory Board are:
Cheryl Ewing, MD PhD (Chair), UCSF Clinical Professor of Surgery, UCSF
Francine Halberg, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Marin Cancer Care
Bobbie Head, MD PhD, Medical Oncologist, Marin Cancer Care
Edward Sickles, MD FACR, Professor Emeritus of Radiology, UCSF
Garrett Smith, MD, Medical Oncologist, Smith Integrative Oncology
Joanna Hathaway, MPH, Breast Care Coordinator, Kaiser
In Loving Memory
Martha Auld
Martha Auld passed away on May 2, 2021 from cancer related complications. To Celebrate Life has lost a beloved friend, mentor and longtime supporter.
Martha was dedicated to the Foundation’s mission to support underserved breast cancer patients.
Since 2002, she wore many TCL hats including Board Treasurer, establishing the organization’s database system and managing the reservations team for Stepping Out. Martha devoted countless hours in the critical role as our Database Manager and was the wizard behind the curtain that kept things humming along.
The TCL community is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend. We will miss her genuine kindness, wise advice, selfless generosity and fun sense of humor.
In her memory, the Martha Auld Legacy Fund has been established to benefit the Foundation’s
mission to support people facing breast cancer by funding direct and emergency services.
A true friend is never truly gone. Their spirit lives on in the memories of those who loved them.
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Judy Hallman
On June 5, 2019 To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation lost a dear friend, mentor and Board member.
After being diagnosed with early stage breast cancer in late 2006, and grateful for the exceptional medical support she’d received, Judy wanted to find a way to give back. She was introduced to the Foundation through Kristen Bennett, her friend and colleague at Williams Sonoma, Inc.
In 2007, Judy joined the TCL volunteer community and served on the Physician Escort, Model Luncheon and various other model teams for six years. In 2011, Judy joined the Board of Directors serving as Recording Secretary/Treasurer and was a member of the Executive Committee and board liaison to the Volunteer Committee.
Judy was retired from a long career in the retail industry, primarily in IT, managing multi-million dollar projects in support of business growth initiatives and technological expansion. Through that experience, she brought to the Foundation extraordinary leadership ability. Judy was a Marin resident until June 2009 before moving to Sonoma.
In 2018, Judy successfully completed treatment for a second breast cancer occurrence and had just received a third diagnosis shortly before her passing. Judy was passionate about the Foundation’s mission to support underserved breast cancer patients through our Breast Cancer Grants Program. In her memory, the Judy Hallman Legacy Fund has been established to benefit To Celebrate Life’s grants program, that was an important part of her life.
The TCL community is deeply saddened by the loss of our dear friend. We will miss her genuine kindness, compassion and quick wit.
“A faithful friend is a strong defense; And he that hath found him hath found a treasure.”
― Louisa May Alcott