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Stephanie Mastroianni

Executive Director

Stephanie Mastroianni, Executive Director since 2001, has shaped UBCF into the wonderful organization that it is today due in large part to her personal experience with breast cancer. Her mother passed away from the disease at the age of 42. Each of UBCF’s seven programs have evolved from this personal experience. In 2005, under Ms. Mastroianni’s leadership, UBCF expanded to reach the national community.

Beth Reichart

Director of Programs & Marketing

Based in Maryland, Ms. Beth Reichart joined UBCF in 2004 and has been instrumental in shaping the organization. She has helped cultivate the Foundation with an ethos of UBCF as an all-inclusive, holistic source of compassion, hope and support for those impacted by breast cancer. With a hands-on focus on the everyday challenges, Beth remains cognizant of the big picture as she helps innovate solutions to propel UBCF forward. She has been an integral contributor in establishing and developing all programs, expanding UBCF’s reach nationwide, diversifying revenue streams, raising brand awareness, and creating policies, processes and systems aligned with the organization's mission and growth. Along with the talented team she has helped build, Beth is involved in all aspects of UBCFs goals, projects, and accomplishments. She holds a BA from Skidmore College and is the proud mother to 3 young men, several 4 legged friends, lots of plants, and a few dozen fish!

Lauren DelGandio

Programs Administrator

Programs Administrator Lauren DelGandio has worked in various roles in non-profit management for over a decade, and has been with the United Breast Cancer Foundation since 2018. Her experience in project development and growth, program administration, advocacy and capacity building add to her value as UBCF's Programs Administrator. In her role at UBCF, she has developed new processes that have allowed the organization to expand its' reach during a particularly difficult global crisis. Additionally, she brings a unique client centered approach to all aspects of program growth at UBCF. Lauren has a particular passion for serving those impacted by breast cancer as she is the daughter of a breast cancer survivor, has a family history of breast cancer and is BRCA+. She considers herself a student of life and is always open to learning and sharing the lessons she finds along the way.

Christian Rodriguez

Comptroller

Christian Rodriguez is an experienced accounting professional with a combined competence in managing financial forecasting, budget creations, cost reduction, financial reporting, GAAP and audit preparation. He has a proven track record of success in analyzing financial data and financial plans. He is a skilled communicator and enjoys working with other departments to achieve organizational goals. Christian graduated from St. Joseph College with his BS in Accounting. In his spare time, he enjoys all that Long Island and NYC have to offer - world class pizza, incredible bagels, delis and the convenience of living minutes away from the beach.

Bonnie McCown

Grant Programs Specialist

Bonnie McCown joined Team UBCF in 2021 and is proving exemplary support to our amazing clients as UBCF's Program Support Specialist. She has over 35 years experience in the non-profit sector, specializing in data analytics, human development, donor & client relations and leadership. Bonnie is passionate about helping others, especially during the challenging times of battling breast cancer, as she watched her mother win the battle over cancer. Bonnie resides in Arkansas with her husband, five daughters, and 2 grandchildren.

Amara Martin

Executive Assistant

Joining UBCF in 2024, Amara has been an Executive Assistant for over 10 years. She is known for exceptional organizational skills and leadership. Although Amara holds a degree in Culinary Arts, she decided to shift gears to focus on her passion for supporting others. With a long-standing commitment to charity work and a special dedication to serving United Breast Cancer Foundation supporters and clients, Amara brings care and compassion to every endeavor.

Nikki Hulse

Network of Giving Administrator

Nikki Hulse joined UBCF in 2021. She has over 20 years experience working with the non-profit sector. Nikki brings experience in day to day operations, problem solving, and building donor & client relations. Nikki resides in Arkansas with her husband. Together, they have 5 children and 2 grandchildren.

Mitzi Buske

Shipping Coordinator

Mitzi joined us in 2022 to support our Network of Giving program. Thanks to Mitzi’s 13 years of experience in third party logistics, warehousing, and customer service, she brings a unique perspective and important skill set to our organization. Like many of us here at UBCF, Mitzi's life has been touched directly by cancer with several family members and friends being diagnosed by this dreadful disease. She is a mother of 2 and has been married for more than 2 decades.

Emily Rondell

Network of Giving Charity Support

Emily is new to the nonprofit sector and eagerly brings her talents and enthusiasm to UBCF's mission and the breast cancer community. Emily's experience in community service and volunteering spans more than a decade. She is a small-town girl with big dreams of making a phenomenal impact for a cause she feels deeply passionate about. Emily is the mother of a sweet southern belle and spends her free time making memories with her family, kayaking, camping, and of course playing with her puppy Ritz.

Aimee Milam

Admin and Program Support

Aimee came to UBCF with more than 20 years of experience in customer service relations and has been involved with the non-profit sector for the past six years. Originally from Louisiana, Aimee now calls Arkansas home, and is the proud mom of three boys. In her free time, she enjoys staying involved in her son’s school activities, spending time with her family and cheering on her LSU Tigers.

Danielle Lisko

Administrative Support

Danielle joins UBCF with a seasoned background in customer service and administrative support in the the non-profit sector. Her excellent communication skills are coupled with her passion to work on a team that is truly making a difference for those facing the toughest challenges of their lives. Danielle loves spending time with her family and her lil pup is her pride and joy.

Derek Tutolo

UBCF Call Center and Car Donation Manager

Derek Tutolo has more than 27 years of experience in the call center world. As a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Derek brings a strong sense of leadership and dedication to his work. Derek attended the University of Central Arkansas, where he developed his skills and commitment to excellence. In his professional role, Derek is passionate about helping people achieve their goals while providing top-notch service to our community, particularly in support of breast cancer patients. Outside of work, he enjoys participating in a variety of sports and spending quality time with his family. Derek's faith and love for the Lord guides his actions and inspires him to make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Maricelda Cruz

Donation Center Lead

Maricelda Cruz joined Team UBCF in 2014 and is the Lead for UBCF's Donation Center located at our headquarters office. Maricelda is also a key team member within UBCF's Network of Giving Program. She specializes in preparing, setting-up, and managing various aspects of UBCF production donation events nationwide. Maricelda is bi-lingual and assists our Spanish speaking clients. She resides in New York with her husband and two children.

Donation Center Staff

UBCF’s Donation Center is supported by Maricelda Cruz and dedicated volunteers. The Donation Center Team assists breast cancer patients and survivors as they select personal care and household items from our Gift-in-Kind Program. The Donation Center Staff are the very definition of “hands-on” employees. They assist with logistics, managing inventory, and most importantly, client care.

Board of Directors

UBCF's Board of Directors:
- Audrey Stephanie Mastroianni, President^
- John Mastroianni, Treasurer^
- Michael Cain, Board Chair*^
- Chris Halter*^
- Kendall Merrick*^
- JJ Yeley*^
- Shawn Ciecirski*^

*Independent member
^voting member
List current as of April 2024