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| Who We Are Executive Board Members Bernice Williams (President)
Cancer Survivor!
I joined LACC because of a desire to help others who are going through cancer; wanting to learn more about the resources we have available and because I enjoy sharing the experiences and lessons that having cancer has provided me. My current goal is to achieve a clearer vision of how to help this community that I grew up in and love. I am grateful to be involved with LACC; excited about our new oncologist Dr. Jan Merin and appreciative that we have LAMC so close. Also, there are a lot of resouces to help us out, and thanks to Kay Kerbyson our website can help you find many of them.
 Paula Roybal Sánchez (Vice-President)
I joined the LACC in March of 2009. As a home economist with the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service, I’m always looking at ways to network and expand education efforts to more members of our community thus improving the quality of life of our residents. Both the LACC and the Los Alamos Cooperative Extension Service have a common goal of providing awareness and preventive education on health issues facing our community. I bring to the Council a variety of skills including the teaching of nutrition and health related topics, organizing events and activities and the ability to work with diverse clientele in non-traditional settings. I hope to use these skills to assist the Council in their mission. 
Joan Alexander (Secretary)
Cancer Survivor! With the encouragement of dedicated volunteer and fellow ovarian cancer survivor Kay Kerbyson, I joined the LACC in April of 2010 and became its Secretary shortly after. I am a wife and mother of two beautiful daughters, a Registered Dietitian, and a five year cancer survivor. I joined the LACC because I was impressed by the educational, outreach and support services the Council provides for our community. I consider it a privilege to work with such a dedicated group of volunteers. I became part of the LACC in 2001 after Dr Linnebur asked me to join. As an accountant, I have been able to support the LACC as their treasurer. My special area of interest is in expanding the educational opportunities we offer to those in Los Alamos affected by cancer.
Board Members Dr A. Carolyn Linnebur, Cardiology, Internal Medicine
As a physician with Medical Associates of Northern New Mexico, I specialize in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and have been practicing in northern New Mexico since 1974. I received my medical degree from the University of Michigan. My Echocardiography laboratory received the prestigious ICAEL accreditation. In my spare time, I am a proud member of the LACC, and, outside of my professional field, enjoy raising Alaskan Malamutes, being a master gardener and long distance cycling. I joined LACC as its mission is education and I believe that is what we are providing in this great all volunteer organization. Dr Jan Merin, M.D. MPH, Oncology and Hematology
My name is Jan M. Merin, MD MPH. I am Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine. I practice medical oncology and hematology at Northern New Mexico Cancer Care in Los Alamos, NM. I find the practice of oncology and hematology very rewarding from my rich experiences with my patients in helping them beat cancer and in helping them become survivors as well as helping them live with cancer when a cure is not possible. When need I switch my focus to aggressive comfort care, I continue to follow my patients while they are on hospice. My education began with a B.A. in English Literature from Swarthmore College. I earned my M.D. degree from the University of Texas in Houston where I also did my Masters of Public Health degree with a focus on Medical Ethics. I completed my Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology training at the University of New Mexico. Although I am originally from the East Coast I have been in New Mexico over 20 years and call New Mexico my home. I am honored to be a member of Los Alamos Council on Cancer. Los Alamos Council on Cancer provides wonderful educational opportunities for people to learn about cancer and the treatment of cancer, funding for a facilitated women’s support group in Los Alamos and many other services. Judy Lovejoy RN
In 1987, my spouse was diagnosed with cancer, and as a registered nurse, I joined the LACC in 1998 because it applied to both my personal and professional life. As a long time resident of Los Alamos (16 years), my aim is to educate our community about cancer and the different services that are available locally. Jing Chen Nurse (New member)
 Menolda Bakker
Cancer survivor! I joined the LACC in November of 2008 to show my thankfulness and appreciation for the wonderful treatment and all the support I got here in Los Alamso during and after my diagnosis
with cancer. It saved my life and I would like to give back to others! One of my main concerns
is to help cancer patients to keep their strength and flexibility through healthy body exercise. Besides that, I would like to find ways for patients in our area to help lift mental stress by expressing their concerns through art therapy. Being a milliner, I can also make comfortable, good looking head wear for
cancer patients who often have to face hair loss during and after treatment.
Ev Griggs (LAMC Auxilliary Liaison)
Cancer Survivor! I joined the LACC Board in Spring 2010. I am the liaison for the Auxilliary Women's Group. Pooling the resources of this group of volunteers, we can help with seminars and other educational events.I believe that gettting information out to cancer patients is extremely important. Being a cancer survivor is helpful for those who have cancer now, Working in the Chemo Lab at the LAMC allows me to work with patients in a way that I know helps. By listening and showing them that people do survive cancer I can bring them hope and comfort.
Associates  Dr Peter Lindberg, Oncology and Hematology
Dr. Lindberg is a board-certified internal medicine practitioner, whose practice in the LAMC is limited primarily to prostate oncology and hematology. He has been practicing in Los Alamos since 1972.
Dr. Lindberg received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Medical School in Chicago, IL, in 1962 and completed his residency at Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, IL.
 Kay Kerbyson
Cancer Thrivor! In 2005, my husband was diagnosed with cancer. It woke me up to the reality that no one, no matter what their age or general health, is immune from cancer. In 2006, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and am continuing to fight it. Since then, I have made it my mission to educate women about this deadly disease and how to identify it early. I am Mom to twins Abby and Hannah and have been a proud member of the LACC since Dec '07. By being a member, I have found a channel to both educate Los Alamos about cancer and provide support to those in the community who are dealing with all types of cancer.  Buffy Bergquist RN
As a caregiver, and nurse, cancer has taken many loved ones away from me. It is a disease which has afflicted numerous friends and family members. I want to promote community education and help provide resources to support cancer victims. I've been a registerted nurse since 1984, specializing in operating room, endoscopy and occupational medicine.
Terry Jones
Kathy Kistner
Loretta Stapleton
Dolly Narang
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