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Laura Ziskin, Executive Producer and founding member Stand Up To Cancer.
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Pamela Oas Williams, Executive Producer
Pamela has been Laura Ziskin's producing partner for the past 11 years. Prior to that, Pamela ran George Clooney's television company and also produced several series including "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air."
"It's Up2 me for my beloved friend Laura who inspires me every day with her indefatigable spirit to Stand Up To Cancer."
Madeline W. Marotto, Producer
Madeline is a staff producer for Stand Up To Cancer and handles all duties production-related, including the televised fundraiser, public service announcements, science reporting and fire juggling.
"It's Up2 me in honor of Grandpa John, my aunt Sheila and my mother-in-law Karen Warmer, whom we lost too soon to cancer, and for my dad and father-in-law who are both prostate cancer survivors."
Bedonna Smith, Producer
Bedonna Smith is a staff producer for Stand Up To Cancer and consults on its advertising programs and SU2C.org.
"It's Up2 me in memory of family members who have passed away, and in honor of all those living with and fighting this disease."
Lynn Padilla, Office Manager, Laura Ziskin Productions
Lynn worked with Laura Ziskin in the early 2000s on various projects, and after stints at Disney and Paramount and a stint of full-time motherhood, she returned to the team in 2008.
"It's Up2 me to Stand Up in memory of my grandmother, in honor of my cousin in treatment for, Laura Ziskin who survives and fights the best fight, and for everyone worldwide touched by this disease."
David Jacobson, Assistant to Laura Ziskin
"It's Up2 me in honor of my dad's best friend, my grandfather, my aunt, and most recently my roommate's father. Along with everyone else at SU2C, I am dedicated to making cancer a thing of the past."
Ryan Rasmussen, Assistant to Pamela Oas Williams
"It's Up2 me in honor of my grandmother who showed me what it means to fight against cancer. I am continually inspired every day by the profound impact of SU2C."
Brittany Gordien, Production Assistant
Brittany Gordien is proud to be part of the production team. She is a recent graduate of Chapman University's Television Production Program.
"It's Up2 me in honor of my grandfather who lost his battle with lung cancer."
Alicia Clark, Production Coordinator
Having worked in news and non-fiction production, Alicia is proud to be a part of the team that utilizes media to inform and empower the public.
"It's Up2 me for my friend who fought hard in a two-year battle with leukemia and for my cousin, a colon cancer survivor."
Jules DiBiase, Director of Digital Media
Jules leads the SU2C.org team. Before joining Stand Up To Cancer, she ran an internet company, a collegiate rowing program, a nonprofit, and several triathlons.
"It's Up2 me in memory of my mom, and for my new baby girl - who never met her grandmother - in hopes that my daughter and her generation will never again have to lose someone they love to this disease."
Bedonna Smith, Creative Consultant
Bedonna Smith is a staff producer for Stand Up To Cancer and consults on its advertising programs and SU2C.org.
"It's Up2 me in memory of family members who have passed away, and in honor of all those living with and fighting this disease."
Robyn Bucknam, Technical Project Manager
Robyn is the technical project manager for SU2C.org. Robyn is a jack-of-all-trades with a background spanning technical account management to QA to technical documentation; she is a veteran of technological project management. "I lost my grandmother, grandfather and father-in-law to cancer."
"It's Up2 me to stand up so that we reach a time where a diagnosis does not bring the potential of a life lost; a time when children do not grow up missing family members that they never got to know."
Beth Harris, Digital Marketing Strategist
Beth Harris joined SU2C in 2010 as Digital Marketing Strategist. Beth has over 7 years experience in Television marketing including roles as Executive Director of Marketing for Disney ABC Television Group's Business Development/Digital Media department where she directed marketing for abc.com. Beth is also the former marketing director for the Academy Awards® and a consultant for the TV Academy's Primetime Emmy® Awards.
"It's Up2 me for my friends and family who have been touched by cancer and for those who are fighting for a cure every day."
Wendy Wegner, Copy Writer/Editor
Wendy is a creative writer, filmmaker and journalist, and received her M.F.A. in Screenwriting form the American Film Institute Conservatory. She is a passionate vegetarian and animal rights advocate, and has spent several years committed to HIV/AIDS education and prevention. As such, she feels right at home working to cure the world of cancer at SU2C.
"It's Up2 me to Stand Up for all four of my grandparents who passed too soon, my mother -- a breast cancer survivor, countless other family members, my numerous pets, friends and their loved ones who have been affected by this disease, and others throughout the world who need our compassion and support on a daily basis."
Lauren Clemmons, Digital Coordinator
Lauren is proud to be part of the SU2C web team as the Digital Coordinator. Before joining SU2C she worked as the coordinator at an event and PR firm, and as an assistant to a screenwriter.
"It's Up2 me in honor of my father and my aunt, both cancer survivors. I've been so inspired working for Stand Up To Cancer, it really is Up2 all of us to make a difference!"
Tiff Shih, Video Editor
Tiff edits SU2C's video footage. Prior to that, she received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and her M.F.A. from USC.
"It's Up2 to me in honor of my mother, who is a cancer survivor, as well as the millions of others who fight and live with cancer every day."
Rusty Robertson, Partner, Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA) Co Producer and founding member Stand Up To Cancer.
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Sue Schwartz, Partner Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA) and founding member Stand Up To Cancer.
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Angee Jenkins, Marketing, Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA)
A veteran entertainment industry publicist who has worked on numerous notable landmark events, Angee is honored to be a part of the history-making team who will bring together multiple industries, advocates and media, all who will stand united in the fight against cancer.
"It's Up2 me for my beloved circle of family and friends. I am honored to Stand Up with my SU2C colleagues in the fight against cancer."
Juli Boylan, Consultant, Consumer Marketing and Partnerships fur SU2C
Juli was brought on to assist in building consumer awareness of SU2C through merchandise and consumer related partnerships. Previously, as head of Global Licensing for Sony Pictures Consumer Products for over 14 years, I worked with Laura Ziskin on the Spider-Man film franchise. I have admired Laura on so many levels but none can equal what I’ve recognized through her drive and dedication to SU2C.
"It's Up2 me to support incredible individuals such as Laura who are fighting the fight and recognize the strength of those who battled the decease until the bitter end like my Father, who passed away of brain cancer at the tender age of 54. My goal is to have the fire and passion of Laura and to live far beyond the years of my Father. I am and will always STAND UP TO CANCER.
Mary Pomerantz, Marketing Consultant and Donor Manager, Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA)
Mary is a consultant for the Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA). She is on the SU2C marketing team and works on international initiatives for SU2C. In 2009, she helped launch SU2C's first international pilot program in Veracruz, Mexico with a focus on accelerating the development of and access to effective cancer therapies. Before joining SU2C, Mary founded her own firm dedicated to the proliferation of the fine arts in Los Angeles.
"It's Up2 me in honor of my grandmother who is a cancer survivor."
Karl Schmid, Marketing, Robertson Schwartz Agency (RSA)
Karl has been a Producer, Television Host, Agent and Artist Relations Manager here in the US as well as the United Kingdom and his homeland of Australia. He chose to Stand Up, joining the fight, and has been with Rusty Roberston and Sue Schwartz from the Robertson Schwartz Agency since May of 2010.
"It's Up2 me because sitting isn't an option anymore. Too many people for too long wait until it's too late. If we all take a moment we can make cancer history."
Jessica Dean, Marketing, Robertson Swartz Agency
Jessica Dean moved to Los Angeles after graduating from Michigan State University. She has four years of experience in the entertainment industry, and her desire to give back drew her to Stand Up to Cancer.
"It's Up2 me to unite my generation as an indelible force and Stand Up To Cancer."
Lisa Paulsen, President & Chief Executive Officer and founding member Stand Up To Cancer
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David Boschen, Executive Assistant to President & CEO
Susan Frank, Chief Operating Officer
Susan has been Chief Operating Officer of the Entertainment Industry Foundation for the past two years.
"It's Up2 me in honor of all those who survive this horrible disease and in memory of those that have been lost to all of us. I'm Standing Up To Cancer to end this disease. As a proud member of this program, SU2C, I feel this really could be the beginning of the end of cancer. Watching my friends and family members battle cancer has humbled me."
Shirley Vivion, Executive Assistant to COO
Shirley has been an Executive Assistant with the Entertainment Industry Foundation for two years.
"It's Up2 me for my father who I lost to colon cancer along with other valiant family members and friends. I stand up for them daily and feel privileged to be part of this absolutely incredible team.
Frederick Johnson, Executive Assistant, SU2C
Frederick is an Executive Assistant with SU2C and part of the Entertainment Industry Foundation team.
"It's Up2 me in honor of my Father who I lost to colon cancer. I am inspired every day by the work of SU2C and the commitment of all those involved."
Merrily Newton, Chief Financial Officer
Erika Ewing, Executive Assistant to CFO
After graduating college in 2009 with a double major in Theatre Performance and Broadcast Journalism, Erika immediately moved to Los Angeles from Seattle. Erika joined the team at the Entertainment Industry Foundation as assistant to Merrily Newton, the foundation's Chief Financial Officer.
"It's Up2 me for my grandfather, Gary Michael Ewing, who lost his battle with colon cancer when I was a child. Losing him to this disease has had a profound impact on my mission to make the world a better place, one phone call at a time. I know my grandfather would be proud."
Brinley Turner, Vice President, Strategic Planning & Interactive Ventures
Alexis Coliani, Assistant to Vice President, Strategic Planning & Interactive Ventures
Alexis is an Assistant in the Strategic Planning department of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. She believes that SU2C's approach to funding cancer research Dream Teams is wonderful and is proud to work with an organization that contributes so effectively to the effort of eradicating Cancer.
"It's Up2 all of us to try to reduce the use of cancer causing agents in our daily lives."
Charlie Wilke, Senior Director of Digital Media
Charlie has long worked in the nexus of entertainment and technology and is a member of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Digital Strategy team.
"It's Up2 me in memory of a close friend who lost a long battle with melanoma and my 6-year-old cousin who is already a cancer survivor. I am so proud to be a part of an organization committed not just to advancing cutting-edge medical research, but to ultimately eradicating cancer."
Amy Banachowski, Director of Integrated Marketing
Cathy James, Vice President, Industry Relations & Special Events
Emily Hofstein, Special Events Manager
Emily is Special Events Manager for the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
"It's Up2 me for my friend who lost the battle to cancer way too young and for all those fighting every day. I am honored to be part of Stand Up To Cancer and the fight to eradicate this disease."
Sara Marton, Special Events Assistant
Sara is honored to be on the SU2C 2010 special events and projects team.
"It's Up2 me for my relatives and for everyone else who has been knocked down by cancer. Together, let our strength triumph and continue to battle this disease."
Kathleen Lobb, Senior Vice President, Communications and founding member Stand Up To Cancer.
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Maurine Slutzky, Associate Vice President of Communications
Maurine is the Associate VP of Communications for the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
"It's Up2 me to stand up for all of my family and friends who have been touched by cancer."
Kristen Tarnol, Director of Public Relations, SU2C
Kristen is a PR consultant for Stand Up To Cancer.
"It's Up2 me for my grandfather who died from skin cancer in 1987. Today, he would have been diagnosed and treated and would have lived to meet his grandchildren. I also Stand Up for my amazing friend Marina who is mom of three and is fighting cancer."
Seth Fowler, Communications Manager
Seth Fowler is Communications Manager of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
"It's Up2 me for my family and friends who have been touched by cancer."
Arthur Nguyen, Communications Manager
Michael Balaoing, Esq., Senior Vice President, Philanthropic Services
Michael is Senior Vice President of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, which he joined in January 2002.
"It's Up2 to me because everyday I am inspired by so many friends who are facing cancer with courage. Cancer killed my grandmother in six months, but it never conquered her spirit of giving and her passion for living. We WILL find a cure together! Until then, let's be part of the healing through the EIF & Stand Up To Cancer. With faith, hope and love... And if you think cancer is a gift, you're not invited to my next birthday party."
Carol Ramsey, Vice President, Philanthropic Services
Craig Cichy, Program Officer
Craig joined the Philanthropic Services department of the Entertainment Industry Foundation in June 2009 as Program Officer and oversees several of the EIF's health-related programs and other charitable initiatives.
"It's Up2 me to stand up in loving memory of my mom, who continued to show strength, determination and humor throughout three battles with breast cancer, and with the hope that the millions of others who fight the same battle will find similar strength, determination and humor."
Bobby Fergerstrom, Grants Manager
Bobby is the Grants Manager for the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Philanthropic Services department. Cancer has devastated so many lives and families. I have seen this happen to several family friends over the years, and through my work with the EIF I have also been fortunate enough to meet so many survivors and warriors against this terrible disease.
"It's Up2 me to help continue the battle because I believe one day cancer will be defeated."
Stephan Ceryanek, Vice President & Controller
Stephan joined the EIF team in December 2009 after spending 14 years at AIDS Project Los Angeles. He saw most of his friends from the '70s succumb to AIDS. He never really thought much about cancer as he'd never lost a loved one to it or even knew anyone who had had it. That was until it struck home for him when his mom's sister Margie was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2003. She lost her battle in 2005, and in 2007, his cousin Pamela was diagnosed with lung cancer, which spread to her other organs. She's been undergoing many different treatments and continues to fight. His mom was diagnosed in December 2008 with Stage 4 cancer that had spread throughout her body and died on January 9, 2009 without undergoing any treatment. This was devastating for Stephan and his family.
"It's Up2 me because I want to spare others from experiencing the pain this terrible disease inflicts."
Alicia Howard, Senior Staff Accountant
Alicia is the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Senior Staff Accountant.
"It's Up2 me because I have watched cancer steal too many family members and friends for years. While working with SU2C I am reminded that hope still resonates."
JW Walton, IT Manager
JW is IT Manager of the Entertainment Industry Foundation. In addition to his IT work for the foundation, he has two degrees in theatre and works as a theatre director and actor.
"It's Up2 me in honor of Denise, my aunt, who lost her battle with cancer."
Bobby Dorrance, Data Services Coordinator
Bobby is Data Services Coordinator of the Entertainment Industry Foundation.
"It's Up2 me to help defeat this disease. I lost someone very close to me to pancreatic cancer 10 years ago this year. I am so proud to have three years under my belt working at the Entertainment Industry Foundation and to be a part of this groundbreaking SU2C campaign."
Rosie Richardson, Administrative Coordinator
Rosie Richardson has worked in the Administrations and Finance Department of the Entertainment Industry Foundation for 13 years.
"It's Up2 me as I stand with the SU2C Team in memory of my mother who recently lost her battle with lung cancer, my father-in-law who I lost to colon cancer six years ago, and in honor of my niece who is a one-year breast cancer survivor, and the millions of people who battle cancer everyday."
Jessica Madole, Receptionist
Jessica is grateful to be part of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's SU2C team and help in any way possible. Besides working with SU2C, she is in production on a documentary in Haiti.
"It's Up2 me in honor of my grandpa, who is a prostate cancer survivor and my great aunt who is a breast cancer survivor. I also remember and honor many friends who have dealt with this horrible disease. It is Up2 all of us to find a cure!"
John Poulos, Adminstrative Clerk
Jenny Kuntz, Consultant, SU2C
Jenny has been working with SU2C as a consultant since the campaign was launched in 2008.
"In the blink of an eye I lost my dad to lung cancer. It's Up2 me to stand up in his memory, on behalf of my entire family -- including the grandchildren that this horrible disease kept him from ever meeting."
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2010 Show Team | SU2C Staff | 2008 Show Team
