Speaker Listing

Below, learn more about the speakers presenting at the upcoming 2022 Midwest Conference on Work & Cancer, on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Click here for the agenda and session descriptions.

Rachel Becker, LMSW

RACHEL BECKER, LMSW, is Deputy Director at Cancer and Careers. Rachel’s responsibilities include oversite of Cancer and Careers’ 12 accredited webinars. She also provides direct support and referrals to CAC’s diverse audiences; co-manages the travel scholarship program for the National Conference on Work & Cancer; and works to ensure all programs meet the continuing education accreditation standards of various state and national accrediting bodies. Additionally, Rachel regularly presents on topics related to cancer and work at community-based events and cancer conferences around the country.

Before joining Cancer and Careers, Rachel was Head of Client Services at CarePlanners (cofounded by Dr. Nancy Snyderman), where she designed and implemented a technology-based infrastructure for delivering and monitoring support services. Prior to that, she completed a fellowship in psycho oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and worked in a clinical capacity at the Jewish Child Care Association and New York Methodist Hospital.

Rachel holds a BA from Rutgers University and graduated summa cum laude with an MSW from NYU’s Silver School of Social Work. She is a member of NASW, AOSW, and a proud recipient of the Zelda Foster Fellowship in Palliative and End-of-Life Care.

Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, OSW-C, CST

Sage Bolte serves as Chief Philanthropy Officer and President of the Inova Health Foundation. She joined Inova 16 years ago as an oncology counselor and most recently served as Executive Director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. She is known nationally for her work in sexual health and cancer and is respected as a leader in the field of oncology social work. Dr. Bolte has written or contributed to several peer-reviewed articles and books, including three chapters in the Oxford textbook The Handbook for Oncology Social Work.

Sage received her bachelor’s degree in both psychology and social work at Hope College, in Holland, Michigan, and later continued her studies at the University of Michigan, where she received her master’s degree in social work. She received the American Cancer Society’s Doctoral Training Grant in 2008 and obtained her PhD in social work from The National School of Social Services at the Catholic University of America in 2010 where her dissertation explored the impact of cancer and its treatments on the sexual self of young adult cancer survivors as compared to their healthy peers.

As Chief Philanthropy Officer Dr. Bolte works closely with the board of trustees, staff, volunteers, and donors to achieve Inova’s goals, institutionalize best practices, and establish a culture of philanthropy across the entire organization. She also oversees development strategies, including major and planned gifts, events, and foundation and corporate giving to meet the philanthropic needs of the health system.

Kathy Flora, MA, NCCC, MCC

Kathy Flora joined Cancer and Careers 16 years ago as one of their first volunteer career coaches. A joyful cancer survivor of 19 years, she is a nationally certified career counselor, master certified coach, and author who is a frequent CAC conference speaker and webinar facilitator.

Her experience spans more than 25 years in executive management and leadership, career development, and consulting in private firms, universities and federal agencies. She was a three-term elected State Representative in New Hampshire, managed HR programs for the Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress as well as leadership training for the Defense Intelligence Agency before retiring from public service.

Kathy’s life passion is helping others find and fulfill theirs. Known as a positive change agent, she has assisted hundreds of individuals to capitalize on their strengths while working through life and career transitions.

Nicole Jarvis, LMSW

Nicole Jarvis joined the CAC team in October of 2015. As Assistant Director of Programs, she oversees the Financial Assistance Grant Program, Professional Development Micro-Grants program, the coordination of all 12 annual Cancer and Careers webinars and the regional conferences. Additionally, Nicole provides direct support and referrals to the many patients, survivors and healthcare professionals who reach out to the organization, assists with the regional and national conferences, and presents to patient audiences around the country.

Nicole received her Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, with a focus on women’s health. While in Madison, she was actively involved with Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin, pursuing work on legislative issues related to access to reproductive healthcare. Following graduation, she worked at Memorial Sloan Kettering for four years in the chemotherapy unit and for a renal oncologist, until attaining her Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College, in 2013. Nicole worked as a social worker in the child welfare arena, advocating for parents in family court, prior to joining Cancer and Careers. Nicole currently resides in Denver, CO.