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Lana joins the newly-established Naples Cancer Advisors as an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in operations, strategic planning, leadership development & mentoring, board development and community engagement. She received her Ph.D. in Public Health from The Ohio State University, an MBA from Franklin University, and a bachelor's in nursing from Ohio University. Recently arriving in South Florida, Lana has been instrumental in opening Naples Cancer Advisors (NCA), a second location for the Cincinnati Cancer Foundation-Cincinnati Cancer Advisors where she serves as the Clinical & Business Development Officer. NCA is a philanthropic organization providing free second opinions and genetic counseling services to those newly diagnosed with cancer in the SW Florida Community. Previously, Lana served as the Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer for Emory Healthcare-Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and the Executive Administrative Director of the University of Cincinnati Cancer Institute. In past roles, she has been recognized as a subject matter expert in the development, implementation, and growth of cancer programs and non-profit administration.