The OCCN Executive Team is the governing body of the OCCN and is responsible for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the Oklahoma State Cancer Plan: The OCCN Executive Team is composed of representatives of organizations and independent individuals in Oklahoma concerned with cancer prevention and control.
The OCCN Executive Team is comprised of Chair and Co-Chair along with leads and co-leads of the priority cancer focus groups.
The OCCN Executive Team is responsible for:
- Providing leadership and policy direction for the OCCN, establishing the process and criteria for determining Plan Implementation priorities from the Oklahoma State Cancer Plan, establishing operational, plan implementation, and ad hoc committees, and communicating statewide priorities and recommendations
- Establishing the process for updating the Oklahoma State Cancer Plan as changing conditions warrant (e.g., advances in science, shifts in the Oklahoma cancer burden, etc.)
- Reviewing and approving all standing committee recommendations
- Reviewing the OCCN membership to identify gaps and ensure recruitment of a diverse and representative membership, including ex officio members
- Reviewing the bylaws and ensuring the OCCN is in compliance.
Leadership
Mark Doescher, MD, MSPH
he/him
Mark Doescher is the Senior Associate Director of Community Outreach and Engagement for the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. As the lead of the OCCN, he also serves as lead of the OCCN Executive Team.
His longstanding commitment to improving health equity has led to studies, and direct service outreach projects, funded by the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Health Resources and Services Administration, private foundations and state government, resulting in dozens of refereed publications, health policy reports and policy changes at the local, state and federal levels.
Doescher’s current community-engaged work centers on building partnerships with communities, tribes and healthcare systems throughout Oklahoma to increase receipt of evidence-based cancer screening and treatment services.
Jennifer Roysdon, MS
she/her
Jennifer Roysdon is the Cancer Coalition Coordinator for the Oklahoma Comprehensive Cancer Control Program within the Chronic Disease Prevention Services at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). She serves as the Co-Lead for the OCCN.
In this role, Roysdon is responsible for addressing cancer prevention and control issues by convening and managing multi-sector organizations and individuals to promote effective changes to reduce the cancer burden in Oklahoma.
Prior to joining OSDH, Roysdon worked in multiple agencies with a focus tobacco use, cancer programs and emergency social services.
Roysdon earned a bachelor’s degree in individual, family and community service, as well as a master’s degree in health and non-profit administration from Oklahoma State University.
Prior to her return to the Oklahoma Comprehensive Cancer Network (OCCN) in 2023, Roysdon was involved in multiple roles from 2006-2018. She is also a co-lead for the OCCN.
Andrea Rooks, MS, HCA
she/her
Andrea Rooks is the Cancer Programs Coordinator for the Oklahoma Comprehensive Cancer Control Program within the Chronic Disease Prevention Services at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). She serves as the Co-Lead for the OCCN Executive Team.
In this role, Rooks is responsible for addressing cancer prevention and control with a focus on policy, systems and environmental approaches designed to reduce the incidence and burden of cancer in Oklahoma.
Prior to joining OSDH, Rooks worked for the Cherokee Nation for 16 years with a focus on organizational development and substance abuse prevention programs.
Rooks earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology, human resource development from Northeastern State University and a master’s degree in health care administration from Oklahoma State University.
William C. Dooley, MD, FACS
he/him
Dr. Dooley is the Professor and Chair in Surgical Breast Oncology at OU Health. Dooley is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is the past President of the Oklahoma Society of Clinical Oncology, COC/NAPBC Site Visit Reviewer and OUMC CLP to Commission on Cancer.
He is the Lead of the OCCN Breast Cancer Workgroup.
Upon arrival in Oklahoma, Dooley worked to improve breast cancer treatment and outreach for under-served and health disparity populations, and transformed the OU Breast Institute into the state’s first breast center to be certified by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC).
Dooley’s involvement in setting higher standards for cancer care has led to national and international recognitions. He serves on the Commission on Cancer – which sets and monitors national quality standards for cancer care – and is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, The American Society of Breast Surgeons, the Fellowship of American College of Surgeons and the Society of University Surgeons.
Stephanie Pharr, MS, CHES
she/her
Stephanie Pharr is the Senior Outreach Liaison for the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. She serves as the Lead of the OCCN Cervical Cancer Workgroup.
Pharr earned a master’s degree in health care administration from Oklahoma State University in 2021.
She is a community health educator that promotes community engagement through partnerships, advocacy, prevention and screening, and community-based research.
At this time Co-Lead role is vacant for the cervical cancer work group. If you are interested in this position, please email occn@health.ok.gov.
At this time both the Lead and Co-Lead roles are vacant for colorectal cancer work group.
Angelina Hooper
she/her
Angelia Hooper is the Tobacco Control Consultant for Chronic Disease Prevention Services at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH). She serves as the Lead of the OCCN Lung Cancer Workgroup.
Hooper has dedicated most of her career to providing health and fitness expertise to older adults. She has worked in several retirement communities – including low-income senior housing – providing health and fitness classes.
Hooper graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. She is currently pursuing a graduate degree at Oklahoma State University.
Alexis Burris, BS
she/her
Alexis Burris is the Health Promotion Manager for the American Lung Association (ALA). She serves as the Co-Lead of the OCCN Lung Cancer Workgroup.
At the ALA, Burris focuses on smoke-free housing in Tulsa County, facilitates the ALA Lung Cancer Survivor & Caregiver Support Group, and serves as the state lead for all health promotion programs.
Alexis holds a bachelors in Community/Public Health from the University of Central Oklahoma.
At this time both roles of Lead and Co-Lead are vacant for the prostate cancer work group. If you are interested in either of these positions, please email occn@health.ok.gov.
At this time both roles of Lead and Co-Lead are vacant for the childhood cancer work group. If you are interested in either of these positions, please email occn@health.ok.gov.
| Member | Title | Work Group |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Mark Doescher | Chair | OCCN |
| Andrea Rooks | Co-Chair I | OCCN |
| Vacant | Co-Chair II | OCCN |
| Dr. William Dooley | Lead | Breast Cancer |
| Heather Carter | Co-Lead | Breast Cancer |
| Stephanie Pharr | Lead | Cervical Cancer/HPV Vaccine |
| Cristen Hartman | Co-Lead | Cervical Cancer/HPV Vaccine |
| Vacant | Lead | Colorectal Cancer |
| Vacant | Co-Lead | Colorectal Cancer |
| Angelina Hooper | Lead | Lung Cancer/Tobacco Cessation |
| Alexis Burris | Co-Lead | Lung Cancer/Tobacco Cessation |
Meeting Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January 13, 2022 CANCELLED |
9:30 - 11:00 AM |
Virtual Meeting |
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March 10, 2022 CANCELLED |
9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | ||
| May 12, 2022 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | ||
| July 14, 2022 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | ||
| September 08, 2022 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | ||
| November 10, 2022 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting |
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM |
Virtual Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| March 11, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| May 13, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| July 08, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
| September 09, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting |
Agenda | Minutes |
| November 18, 2021 | 9:30 - 11:00 AM | Virtual Meeting | Agenda | Minutes |
