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
Member | Title | Work Group |
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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 |