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A former BCFO board member used to say \u201cIndividually, we are bright. Collectively, we are brilliant,\u201d and today, those words still ring true. Valuing teamwork and community partnerships, BCFO hopes that anyone who encounters our organization \u2013 whether it be a patient, volunteer, or donor \u2013 has an experience that changes their world for the better. <\/span><\/p> Like many other nonprofits, our organization wouldn\u2019t be what it is today without BCFO\u2019s board of directors and staff. With a diverse array of backgrounds and experience, BCFO team members are uniquely prepared to address the situational poverty stemming from a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether you are a breast cancer patient, a donor, or a volunteer, we want to hear how we can best serve you. BCFO team members strive to ensure our patients get the services they truly need, donors\u2019 contributions are used in the most effective manner, and our volunteers are directly involved in programs and community outreach efforts. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Emily is new to Springfield, but native to the Ozarks. She was born and raised in Bentonville, Arkansas and moved to Missouri for college. Emily obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design from College of the Ozarks in 2023. Throughout college she worked at 91.7 KCOZ FM as radio host, graphic designer, and student manager.\u00a0<\/p> Moving to Springfield post-graduation, a family friend suggested she look into nonprofit work. A desire to do real, meaningful work brought her to BCFO. She loves interacting with BCFO’s clients and survivors and hopes to bring more awareness to BCFO’s services through social media and other marketing tactics.<\/p> Outside of work, you can find Emily and her husband walking in parks, sitting in coffee shops, and working on various art projects.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Ashley is a native to the Ozarks, born and raised in Springfield. She graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work in 2023 from Missouri State University. She worked in the healthcare setting for 13 years in many capacities before coming to our organization.<\/p> Ashley was personally touched by her own battle with breast cancer in 2015. She found out firsthand what patients go through, at which time BCFO was able to help her family. She then began volunteering for the organization in 2016 to give back for the assistance she had received, and to help raise money for other families who are going through the battle.<\/p> Ashley loves to spend time with her daughters and can be found on the sidelines of sporting events most days of the week. In her spare time, she loves to read, craft, and spend time outdoors.<\/p> Ashley believes that working for BCFO is a blessing and allows her to support others through their breast cancer journey. She loves being able to advocate for those in her community for better opportunities in the future and ensuring they have access to resources to help relieve the stress that cancer brings to our lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Debbie Donnell is currently serving BCFO in the capacity of the Staff Accountant. This position handles all of the daily accounting needs as well as publishing the monthly and year-end financial reports for the Foundation and its five Vehicle License offices. <\/span><\/p> Debbie moved to the Ozarks in August of 1994. Her formal education and Accounting Management experience was acquired in her native state of California. Subsequently, she has held the position of Staff Accountant for two other non-profit organizations and enjoys the rewards of working while helping others. <\/span><\/p> Bringing over 30 years in Accounting and HR experience, Debbie is excited about implementing new ideas and procedures to further aid in the goals of the Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks.<\/i><\/b> <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Originally from Republic, Missouri, Megan graduated from Missouri State University in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, with minors in Nonprofit Leadership and Spanish. Megan is also currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration Degree from Missouri State. She is excited to make an impact for BCFO\u2019s clients and bring out the generosity of others through her development role with BCFO. \u00a0<\/p> In her spare time, Megan enjoys playing soccer, practicing her Catholic faith, being part of a book club, and spending time with family and friends. \u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t Regina Hammons formally joined staff in 2023–but is no\nstranger to the BCFO family. She has worked with the BCFO for 8 years,\nincluding creating the Swinging for Pink event and being part of the Pink\nRibbon Gala committee. She is honored to join the BCFO family as the Outreach\nDirector in Joplin. Regina has lived in the Joplin area for over 30 years. She\nattended Missouri Southern State University where she obtained her Bachelor of\nScience Degree in Finance. She also attended Pittsburg State University and\nobtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. Before joining the BCFO family, she was in sales, marketing,\nand event planning for 13 years. Most recently, she was the Events and\nMarketing Director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Missouri. \n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p> She is highly active in her community and is excited to\nshare her passion for BCFO. When she is not working, you can find her on the\ngolf course.BCFO Staff<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Emily Carr<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Brand and Experience Manager, 2023-present<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Email: emily@bcfo.org<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Ashley Carter<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Patient Advocate, 2021-present<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Email: ashley@bcfo.org<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Joe Daues<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
CEO, 2019-present<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Email: joe@bcfo.org<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
<\/div>\nDebbie Donnell<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Staff Accountant, 2019-present<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Email: ddonnell@bcfo.org<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Megan Garbee<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Development Associate, 2024-present<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Email: megan.garbee@bcfo.org<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Regina Hammons<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Outreach Director Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks, 2023-present<\/i><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Email: regina@bcfo.org<\/a><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
MEAGAN WALKENHORST<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t