Our Team

Elisabeth Parker, MSW

Elisabeth Parker, MSW

Support Group Facilitator - Ovarian Cancer Group

Community Medicine

Elisabeth returns home to WNY after spending 25 years in Winston-Salem, raising her family, and having a career in medical sales, working as an advocate for women’s health. Recently receiving her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University, she is excited to use her skills working with the women of the Ovarian Cancer Project. A believer that ‘being in community is good medicine,’ Elisabeth looks forward to providing fellowship, opportunity, and experiences for survivors that are holistic, social, and relaxing.

Cassandra Davern, MPH

Cassandra Davern, MPH

Research & Public Health Specialist

Cassandra’s previous research on women and maternal health issues gives her a foundation to approach and analyze the needs of women with gynecologic cancers. Cassandra believes that community outreach and support is vital for the health and well being of individuals, especially those in need of positive health outcomes in the midst of disease. With a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Medaille College and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University at Buffalo, Cassandra brings a wealth of knowledge to the Research and Public Health Specialist role at the OCP. Cassandra was born and raised in Buffalo and looks forward to helping the people of Western New York and beyond by providing research knowledge and support to people with gynecologic cancers and their caregivers.

Irene Kulbacki, BSBA, MA, CYT

Irene Kulbacki, BSBA, MA, CYT

Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor

Retreat Facilitator

With 20 years of yoga instructor experience, Irene is well-versed in stress management, relaxation techniques, ayurvedic lifestyle basics, and meditation. In 2021, Irene received her 55-hour Oncology Yoga Certificate. This evidence-based program prepared Irene to support cancer patients and survivors. Irene has a passion for writing and retreat facilitation and is the owner of Useful Gatherings.

Angela Marasco, MEd, LMHC

Angela Marasco, MEd, LMHC

Support Group Faciltator - Caregiver Group

Angela is passionate about providing quality mental health care to individuals affected by cancer. Informed by her early life experience of losing both parents to cancer at a young age, Angela knows firsthand the importance of comprehensive care for our oncology community. Angela is the owner of Surviving Together Mental Health Counseling in Amherst, NY, with a focus on cancer patients and families affected by cancer.