Meet the COE Team

Vision

To build sustainable partnerships between the University of Arizona Cancer Center and communities for a cancer-free Arizona.

Mission

Bridge the University of Arizona Cancer Center and communities in Arizona to ensure excellence in multidisciplinary, culturally relevant research, cancer prevention, and treatment through advocacy and communication.

Values

As the office of Community of Outreach and Engagement in the University of Arizona Cancer Center:

  • We respect and embrace the cultural diversity of the people of Arizona.

  • We value inclusivity and shared input.

  • We are committed to a healthier Arizona.

COE Team

Department email: uacc-coe@email.arizona.edu
Department phone: 520-621-4628

 

Jennifer Hatcher, RN, MPH, PhD

Interim Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

Professor, Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health

jhatcher@arizona.edu

 

Monica Yellowhair, PhD

Assistant Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

myellowhair@arizona.edu

 

Alejandro Recio Boiles, MD, FACP

Assistant Director for Community Outreach and Engagement

Assistant Professor, Hematology and Medical Oncology of the Department of Medicine

areciomd@arizona.edu

 

Vanessa Kitt, MS

Administrator, Community Outreach and Engagement

vkitt@arizona.edu

 

Cecilia Cardenas

Administrator Assistant, Community Outreach and Engagement

cecilia1cardenas@arizona.edu

 

Namoonga Mantina, MSPH, MBA

Research Program Administrator

mantinan@arizona.edu

 

Juan Contreras II

Research Program Administrator

jcontreras2@arizona.edu

 

Desiree Jones, MPH

Health Educator, Senior

djones1@arizona.edu

 

Antonio Philippe

Health Educator

antoniophilippe@arizona.edu

 

Michelle Perez-Coronado

Health Educator

michellep@arizona.edu

 

Camilo Ortiz

Health Educator

ortizc1@arizona.edu

 

Liliana Mendivil

Health Educator

lmendivil@arizona.edu

 

Location

University of Arizona Cancer Center - Main Campus
1515 N. Campbell Ave
Tucson, AZ 85724-5024
United States