Hope for Every Woman®

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 Operations

Based in Maryland, Ms. Beth Reichart joined UBCF in 2005 as Director of Operations, 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 of UBCF’s operations, 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 “men in training”.

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.

Jack Stonesifer

Compliance & Project Coordinator

Jack joined UBCF in 2023 after spending 12 years in the legal and compliance world. He has a background in operational procedures and project management. Jack received his BA from Marshall University and his MBA from the University of Charleston. He is thrilled to make a positive impact with Team UBCF.

Nikki Hulse

Lead Coordinator

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.

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.

Donna Meehan

Grant Programs Specialist

Donna Meehan joined UBCF as our Administrative Specialist, working with various internal teams. Her deep compassion coupled with the desire to help others was ignited after caring for her mother who battled stage four uterine cancer, and later developed dementia, requiring around-the-clock care. With extensive experience in financial administration, Donna is passionate about combining her skills in administration with her desire to work for an organization that makes a difference in the lives of others. Donna resides in sunny Florida, where she raised her two children and enjoys recharging at the beach. Donna earned her Bachelor of Science in Finance from Louisiana Tech University.

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.

Aimee Milam

Grant Programs Support Specialist

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.

Hannah Larson

Network of Giving Intern

Hannah Larson joined UBCF in 2022 as the Network of Giving Intern. She is a senior at the University of Michigan majoring in Biology, Health, and Society. She hopes to earn her Master of Public Health post-grad, then go on to medical school and eventually become an Ob/Gyn. She is extremely passionate about women’s health and health equity, which is what inspired her to join Team UBCF, and she loves being able to play a role in assisting families affected by breast cancer.

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 are responsible for picking up donations each week from our retail partners, managing inventory of donation items and most importantly, client care.

Board of Directors

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

*Independent member
^voting member
List current as of October 2023