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Kylee McGrane-Zarnoch

Founder & Executive Director

Bridget Rogers

Express, Create, Heal Manager

Erinne Benedict

Mental Health Specialist

Maddi Stanton-Johnson

Training Manager


Below are some of the A Moment of Magic Staff Members who also support our Express, Create, Heal Initiative

Our Express, Create, Heal Team
 

Our Team

Inclusive of the board of directors, dedicated staff, and passionate volunteers, collectively forms the heart of the A Moment of Magic community, driving the mission forward with Express, Create, Heal as a vital component of our unified efforts.

Our Team

Express, Create, Heal is an innovative extension of A Moment of Magic, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2014.

We operate under A Moment of Magic's 501(c)(3) staff, board, and nonprofit status, serving as an organic extension of its mission to provide transformative experiences and healing avenues for children facing medical challenges.

Express, Create, Heal
Program Contributors

ECH programs are virtual and in-person peer-based social learning programs to connect children affected by cancer with mental health resources and education. The development and refinement of these programs have been supported by a diverse array of professionals who have contributed to their creation, editing, and ongoing review.

  • Erinne Benedict, Doctoral Student in Clinical Health Psychology

  • Jessica Baird, MA, LCPC, CCLS, GC-C, RWWP

  • Dr. Michelle Barahman, PhD

  • Morgan Carlstorm, MSW, LGSW

  • Jennifer Kelley, CCLS

  • Adina Levitan, MS, CCLS

  • Mackenzie Liberta, MA, CCLS, GC-C

  • Maddi Stanton-Johnson, National Training Advisor, A Moment of Magic

  • Samia Masood, M.Ed., Childhood Cancer Caregiver

  • Bridget Rogers, Childhood Cancer Survivor

  • Dr. Madalina Yellico, PhD

Express, Create, Heal
Education 
Contributors

ECH Education offers training and educational resources to both our ECH Alliance and the broader community, aiming to enhance awareness and understanding of how to effectively support childhood cancer fighters, survivors, siblings, and caregivers. By fostering a more inclusive and empathetic approach, we aim to enrich interactions with program participants and their families.

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  • Abigail Stauffer, Student Reviewer

  • Aishalyn Sayer, Childhood Cancer Parent

  • Carol McGrane, Director of Education, The Graham Academy

  • Delaney Hampton, Student Reviewer

  • Erinne Benedict, Doctoral Student in Clinical Health Psychology

  • Elizabeth Jenkins, ECH Student Ambassador

  • Falyn Stein, Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Nurse, Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital

  • Isabel Beale, ECH Student Ambassador, Student Reviewer

  • Jennifer DeMaio, Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU) Nurse, Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital

  • Jenn Wall, Childhood Cancer Parent, Zach's Bridge, Pediatric Family Support Specialist & Bereavement Coordinator

  • Julia Drahzal, Occupational Therapist

  • Julie Perkins, Childhood Cancer Parent

  • Maddi Stanton-Johnson, National Training Advisor, A Moment of Magic

  • Marissa Hall, MSW

  • Megan Teramoto, Reviewer, Research Assistant at the University of Arizona

  • Molly Day

  • Nadine Wilches, LCSW, MindArch Health

  • Nicole Caridi, RN, Lenox Hill

  • Nicole Queathe, MEd, CCLS, Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center

  • Omoanatse McCarthur, Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

  • Radhika Prakash, ECH Student Ambassador, Student Reviewer

  • Skyler Hundley, Childhood Cancer Survivor, Student Reviewer

  • Sydney E. Beene, MS, CCLS, Duke Children's Hospital and Health Center

Our Medical Advisory Committee

In our collaborative approach, we establish a medical advisory committee comprising a diverse array of perspectives, including healthcare professionals, families, and communities impacted by childhood cancer. This committee encompasses individuals from various backgrounds, such as mental health professionals, child life specialists, healthcare experts, and families directly affected by childhood cancer, enriching our programs and initiatives with comprehensive insights. Recognizing the vital importance of involving those 'closest to the pain,' we prioritize input from patients undergoing treatments and their families, who offer invaluable guidance in shaping our programming to address diverse needs.
 

Furthermore, we are committed to enhancing inclusivity by prioritizing diverse representation of races, genders, and experiences in all leadership roles. This commitment ensures that voices from various backgrounds are not only heard but actively involved in shaping our initiatives, allowing us to develop programming that is both comprehensive and accessible to all.

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