Stacy Kreizman

Community Outreach and Health Equity

• Design and implement outreach initiatives that expand Blood Cancer United's reach through culturally tailored engagement in underserved communities.
• Promote Blood Cancer United as an essential resource for disease, treatment, and support information for individuals affected by blood cancer, with a particular focus on reaching Black/African American communities.
• Foster and maintain partnerships with community and faith-based organizations and healthcare delivery institutions.

Community Education and Services

• Create resources and programs that enhance patient engagement throughout the cancer journey, ensuring accessibility and relevance.
• Conduct community-based patient education programs targeting underserved areas, increasing awareness and support for blood cancer patients.
• Assess the need for support, services, and education for patients and providers in the Region.

Volunteer Development and Leadership

• Engage volunteer leaders to better reach oncology professionals, local community leaders, and key stakeholders, to build relationships with Blood Cancer United Region colleagues, and to assist with patient outreach and community events.
• Recruit, train, and manage a volunteer infrastructure to support all aspects of the role.

Mission Integration

• Collaborate and partner with internal stakeholders, including other Education & Services staff, Region Executive Directors, and philanthropy colleagues to ensure joint planning, mutually beneficial support, and effective advancement toward overarching Blood Cancer United goals and strategies.
• Partner with Blood Cancer United colleagues to provide information about the Blood Cancer United mission to internal and external stakeholders, including staff, potential volunteers, donors, and funders.
• Partner with Blood Cancer United public policy and advocacy staff to identify advocates and patient stories and maintain engagement in policy initiatives.

• Oversaw areas of Wishgranting, Outreach, and Volunteer Services
• Collaborated with President & CEO, Board of Directors, Program Services committee, and staff to achieve goal of granting over 400 wishes annually
• Operated within $3.5M direct wish expense budget to ensure the quantity of wishes budgeted for were granted at the highest quality possible
• Spearheaded wish cost management initiative to control rising costs while maintaining wish integrity, achieving $800 reduction in total wish costs FY13 vs. FY12
• Continued work initiated while serving as Dir. of Outreach and Volunteer Services (see below)
• Reduced DNQ (‘does not qualify’) percentage to 13% of total referrals YTD FY13 from 16% in FY12, 22% in FY11, and 25% in FY10
• Invited to present on Medical Eligibility at the April 2013 Wish and Volunteer Management Summit, Columbus, OH
• Asked to serve as part of the National medical eligibility work group formed January 2013

• Developed and implemented strategic medical outreach plan to enhance community engagement
• Established and nurtured relationships with referral sources to expand network and improve service access
• Planned training/meetings to educate referral sources regarding the Foundation’s services and medical eligibility requirements
• Formed Medical Professional Reception events to recognize and engage the medical community
• Created Medical Advisory Panel by identifying key physicians in specialties relevant to the MAW medical eligibility criteria
• Cultivated welcoming organizational climate for volunteers, promoting volunteerism and improving retention

• Camp No Worries is one-week summer camp serving children with cancer, siblings and bereaved siblings. All “staff” associated with CNW do so on a volunteer basis.
• ’10-present: part time support volunteer during the week of camp
• ’03: Program Coordinator
• ’02: Assistant Director
• ‘01: Cabin Counselor

• Coordinated calendar for over 200 third-party events, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and enhancing event visibility
• Supported event organizers in planning logistics and compliance, including raffle licensure, branding for marketing materials, and expense management to maximize event success
• Presented Adopt-A-Wish information and expressed gratitude to participants during speaking engagements at various events across NJ, strengthening community relations

• Performed procedural teaching sessions for inpatient and outpatient children facing various diagnoses by providing individualized preparation and coping for patients and their siblings
• Coordinated special events, therapeutic entertainment, visiting groups, and pet therapy program to enhance emotional support for children and families
• Coordinated annual “For the Kids” Motorcycle Toy Run and winter holiday events and donations
• Chaired "Camp Get-A-Well-A,” providing in-hospital camping experiences that fostered camaraderie and coping strategies for patients and siblings
• Developed and implemented Child Life Community Outreach Program in Philadelphia area schools, introducing children to healthcare concepts and fostering positive health engagement
• Co-managed closed-circuit television programming for children's entertainment
• Worked closely with Public Relations department to plan events involving media coverage
• Assisted Development department by providing statistics and budget information for grants that identified funds for events and entertainment