Board Members
Chairman
Dr. Gregory Harris is a Hematologist/Medical Oncologist at Harbin Clinic Cancer Center where he has been practicing since 2018. Dr. Harris completed his residency in internal medicine at Michigan State University Genesys Regional Medical Center and served as Chief Resident. He also completed his fellowship in Hematology and Oncology and served as Chief Fellow. Dr. Harris is accredited in Internal Medicine, Hematology and Oncology by the American Osteopathic Association and is board certified in Hematology and Oncology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine. He is a member of the American Society of Hematology, the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Osteopathic Association. He serves on the Board of Trustees as a New Physician in Practice. Dr. Harris lives in Rome with his wife and son.
Treasurer
Molly Kelly Steeves is a Realtor at Hardy Realty. Prior to joining Hardy, Molly planned and managed events around the world at major sporting venues. She holds B.A. in Art History from Hollins University and is a third-generation graduate of Darlington School. Molly currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Open Door Home and is a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. She a member of the Georgia Association of Realtors, the Greater Rome Board of Realtors, and the National Association of Realtors. Molly resides in Rome with her husband, Charles, and daughter Mary Alston.
Secretary
Ann Knight, a Rome resident, has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia College & State University and a MSN from Samford. She has worked at Cobb Hospital and Medical Center, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center, and St. Vincent’s Hospital, and was a nursing instructor at Georgia Highlands College. She is married to Jordan Knight, an attorney with MSP, and is currently a stay-at-home mom of three children.
Lauren Adams is the Executive Director of Floyd Healthcare Foundation, where she is responsible for planning, organizing and executing all fundraising activities and for promoting community awareness for Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center, Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center and Cancer Navigators. She received her B.S in Business Administration with a minor in real estate from Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC. She is a past president of Rome Seven Hills Rotary and an active member of Garden Lakes Baptist Church. She currently resides in Rome with her husband Joe Adams, a retired U.S. Army officer.
Sunshine Bitner is a Cancer Navigators patient who recently completed cancer treatment. Many know her from her role as a Customer Service Associate at the Rome Publix, where she lives up to her name and goes above and beyond to assist customers. Sunshine attended Georgia Military College and was a tax preparer before moving to Rome from South Georgia. Sunshine has experienced the challenges of cancer, as well as the blessings of Cancer Navigators.
Dr. Christina Bucher is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department on English, Rhetoric and Writing at Berry College, where she is heading into her 30th year of employment. Originally from Lancaster County, PA, she received her B.A. in journalism from Belmont College (now University) in Nashville, TN, and her M.A. and Ph.D. in English from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville. Dr. Bucher was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2019 and has found the Cancer Navigators’ weekly support group and counseling services invaluable in her journey through diagnosis and treatment. She is a former board member and board president of the AIDS Resource Council of Rome, GA. Dr. Bucher lives in Rome with her spouse, Sherre Harrington.
Hal Davis is an entrepreneur and engineer with a passion for creating solutions. He earned his mechanical engineering degree from Georgia Tech and his MBA from Auburn University. Hal retired in 2021 after a career spanning various heavy industries across developed and developing countries. Hal is a dedicated youth sports coach, fostering teamwork, leadership, and discipline in today’s young people. He moved to Rome with his wife Jennifer in 2014 where they have raised their two children.
Rosaland Gooden is a Patient Service Representative at Harbin Clinic Radiation Oncology and has served in the position for 16 years. She loves working with people, helping out where needed, and giving back and it is evident as Rosaland has received the Harbin Clinic EXTRAordINaire Award and BRAVO recognition for creating memorable patient experiences. Rosaland has been involved with Cancer Navigators for the past 16 years as a donor, volunteer, and events participant. She has a degree in accounting and spent 11 years working in CPA offices prior to joining Harbin Clinic. Rosaland lives in Lyerly with her husband, Danny.
Aimee Griffin serves as vice president of Professional Services at Atrium Health Floyd and was previously the director of Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center The Breast Center. With a strong family history and several family members impacted by breast cancer, Mrs. Griffin has a passion for creating highly compassionate and efficient care for all women undergoing breast health services. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in radiologic sciences from the Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences, Orlando. She also holds a diploma from the School of Radiologic Technology at Atlanta Medical Center. In addition, she holds a certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging from Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga. Additionally, she was certified as a Breast Patient Navigator in 2009 through the National Consortium of Breast Centers. She is a member of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, American Healthcare Radiology Administrators, American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the National Consortium of Breast Centers.
Sholanda Long has an associate’s degree in human services, is a certified Medical Assistant, and graduated with a degree in Business Management with a specialization in Medical Office. Sholanda has worked as a Front Office Medical Assistant in a sleep lab and worked in Medical Records at Floyd Medical Center. She and her late husband were co-owners of an e-commerce travel agency for disabled and Plus-sized people. Diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer in October of 2021, Sholanda spends her time fighting for her life but also thriving and showing the world that Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer is not the death sentence it once was. Sholanda lives in Rome and is currently the producer and hostess of her own Internet talk show/podcast.
Dr. Matthew Mumber is a Radiation Oncologist at Harbin Clinic Cancer Center with a special interest in integrative oncology. Dr. Mumber has been practicing at Harbin Clinic since 2005. Board Certification: American Board of Radiology-Radiation Oncology; American Board of Holistic Medicine. Degrees: Doctor of Medicine; Medical Education: University of Virginia; Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Mumber is a member of American Medical Association; American Society of Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology; American Society of Clinical Oncology; Seventh District Medical Society; Georgia Radiological Society; Medical Association of Georgia; Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology; Society for Integrative Oncology. Dr. Mumber resides in Rome with wife, Laura, and 3 sons. Dr. Mumber is one of the founding board members of Cancer Navigators, Inc.
Clifford A Stephens, DNP, RN, is the Assistant Director of Oncology Services and Palliative Care at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center. He has been a registered nurse for more than 26 years. He received his Doctor of Nursing Practice from Augusta University. He is a member of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses.
Thad Watters has been self employed since 2001. Prior to that, he was part owner and Vice President of Sales for Syntec Industries, Inc. Mr. Watters attended Darlington School and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Textile Management from Georgia Tech. Mr. Watters serves as President for the Northwest Georgia Council of Boy Scouts of America, is chairman of the Georgia Alliance of the Boys & Girls Club for the State of Georgia, serves on the Executive Committee and is past President of the Boys & Girls Club of Northwest Georgia. Mr. Watters joined the Heritage First Bank Board of Directors in 2003. He currently serves as Chairman of the Heritage First Bank ALCO committee and is member of the Audit Committee and Loan Committee. He also serves on the Heritage First Bancshares, Inc. Board of Directors.
Mimi Weed is a Rome native and has been co-owner of local women’s boutique Mel & Mimi for over 22 years, resulting in a wide-range of community involvement from being actively involved in the Rome-Floyd Chamber, participating in “Evening On The Runway” benefiting The Historic DeSoto Foundation, and Brighter Birthdays. Marshall Forest was her late husband’s passion and Mimi continues to be involved and create a new awareness for the forest through the Robert Weed Memorial Nature Walk.