Department of Oncology Social Work provides for the psychological, social, emotional, and practical needs of cancer patients and their families.  They are masters-level social workers with expertise in the specialized field of oncology.  The social workers can teach you how to manage the stress and changes that may come with cancer.  The office, located on the first floor of the Weinberg Building, Suite 1210, offers you other services as well, such as information about housing, transportation, counseling, education and support groups.  For more information, call (410) 955-8934.

Director

Louise Knight, MSW, LCSW-C, OSW-C, FNAP 

410-955-8959 
[email protected] 

Louise Knight is the Director of the Harry J. Duffey Family, Patient and Family Services Program. She graduated with a Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services from The University of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and with a Master of Social Work Degree from Temple University. She has extensive experience in the oncology social work field and has published in the areas of clinical and departmental management. She is the President of the Society for Social Work Leadership in Health Care, a member of the Association of Oncology Social Work and a Fellow of the National Academies of Practice, Social Work Division. 

Social Workers

Tambra Chisolm, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Worker II

443-955-4172
[email protected] 

Tambra Chisolm is a Clinical Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center assigned to JHH @ Greenspring Station. She graduated with a Baccalaureate degree in Sociology from the State University of New York at Albany, a Master of Social Work degree from City University of New York @ Hunter College School of Social Work and a Master of Arts from Loyola University Maryland in Spiritual and Pastoral Care. She has a particular interest in palliative care, grief and loss and a special interest in End-of-Life Work as a Doula.

Bryony Dodsworth, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker

410-502-1911
[email protected]

Bryony Dodsworth is a Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. Bryony received her baccalaureate degree in Sociology, a minor in social work, and certificate in event planning from the University of Iowa. She graduated with her Master’s in Social Work from St. Ambrose University. Bryony has a particular interest in social determinants of health and how they can be improved at a large scale to better assist her patients. 

Maya Koepke, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker

443-287-7890
[email protected]

Maya Koepke is a Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated with a Baccalaureate degree in Anthropology and a Master of Social Work degree with a specialization in clinical health from the University of Maryland. While pursuing her master's degree, she was a Behavioral Health and Workforce Integration Service and Education Fellow. She is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Work. She has a particular interest in care coordination, and helping patients and families adjust to illness, grief, and loss.

Aja Lecointe-Wilkinson, LMSW
Clinical Social Worker

443-287-2900
[email protected]

Aja Lecointe-Wilkinson is a Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated with a Baccalaureate degree in Psychology from Rochester Institute for Technology with a minor in American Sign Language and Deaf Culture. She graduated from Morgan State University with a Master of Social Work, specializing in gerontology and end-of-life care. Aja has particular interests in adjustment to illness, grief and loss and community advocacy. 

Donald List, MSW, LCSW-C
Senior Clinical Social Worker

410-955-1010
[email protected]

Donald List is a Senior Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. He graduated with a Baccalaureate Degree in Social Work from The University of Maryland Baltimore County and a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland School of Social Work. He has extensive training in grief and loss, pain and palliative care and helping patients and families cope and adjust with chronic and serious illness. 

Chaula Negandhi, MSW, LCSW-C
Senior Clinical Social Worker

410-614-9816
[email protected]

Chaula Negandhi is a Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated with a Baccalaureate Degree in Psychology from Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant and a Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, with a specialization in aging and dementia care. While at the University of Michigan, she was a McGregor Geriatric Fellow. She has a particular interest in financial toxicity and access to care. 

Avery Ruben, MSW, LCSW-C
Clinical Social Worker II

410-502-1724
[email protected]

Avery Ruben is a Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated with a Baccalaureate degree in Human Development from Binghamton University and a Master of Social Work degree from New York University Silver School of Social Work. She is an MSW fellow in the Zelda Foster Studies Program in Palliative and End-of-Life Care. Avery also holds a Post Master's Certificate in Palliative and End-of-Life Care from New York University's Zelda Foster Studies Program. 

Candice Tummillo, LCSW-C, OSW-C
Clinical Social Worker 

410-614-7473
[email protected]

Candice Tummillo is a Clinical Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. She’s an experienced Healthcare Social Worker with a strong background in oncology, crisis intervention, and program development. Candice graduated with a Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and is Oncology Social Work Certified.

 

Laura Vo, MSW, LCSW-C (she/her)
Clinical Social Worker

410-955-8971
[email protected]

Laura is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in the outpatient setting. Laura graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2011 with her MSW. She has worked in oncology and outpatient psychiatry as a psychotherapist. Laura is passionate about the psychosocial impacts of chronic illness and utilizing evidence-based therapies for short-term treatments in health care settings. 

 

Najah Williams, MSW, LCSW-C
Senior Clinical Social Worker

443-287-5955
[email protected]

Najah Williams is a Clinical Oncology Social Worker with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. She graduated with a Baccalaureate degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and a Master of Social Work Degree from Arizona State University. She has a particular interest in palliative care, grief and loss and how end of life care affects patients and families.

Chaplains

Rev. Miriam Hanson Fairchild, ThM., MDIV.

410-502-1500
[email protected]

Reverend Miriam provides spiritual support primarily to the Weinberg inpatients, their families, and staff. She completed a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Ohio, followed by an Advanced Master’s degree in Practical Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary.  She is an Ordained ELCA (Lutheran) Pastor. Miriam has a particular interest in the emerging field of environmental chaplaincy, exploring the intersection of healthcare and environmental factors and what the natural world can teach us about body, mind, and spirit.

 

Rev. Tasha Brownfield, MDIV.

410-502-8982
[email protected]

Rev. Tasha Brownfield serves patients with cancer and their loved ones in the ambulatory settings at Johns Hopkins Weinberg and Viragh buildings, Bayview, and Green Spring Station. Tasha is trained by the Johns Hopkins Hospital's Clinical Pastoral Education Program and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Psychology from Seton Hill University and a Master of Divinity from Yale Divinity School.

Hackerman-Patz Patient and Family Pavilion

 

Michelle Steely, CHP
Operations Manager

410-955-5707 
[email protected] 

Michelle Steely is the Operations Manager of Residential Living at the Hackerman-Patz Patient and Family Pavilion. She received her Baccalaureate degree in Healthcare Management from American InterContinental University. She is a member of Chesapeake Area Society of Healthcare Engineering and Healthcare Hospitality Network. She has particular interest in best practices in healthcare hospitality. 

Michael Brown
Residential Living Operations Supervisor

410-955-2304
[email protected]

Michael Brown is a Hospitality Professional with most of his experience managing a luxury condominium for the Ritz-Carlton. Michael is passionate about applying his high-level customer service skills to enhance patient and caregiver comfort at Johns Hopkins, ensuring a welcoming and supportive environment for all. 

Kim Boyd, MPA, B.S., CHAA
Guest Services Specialist

410-955-2304
[email protected]

Kim holds a Master’s in Public Administration with a concentration in Public Policy and Management from Bowie State University, as well as a BS of Science from Stevenson University. With over thirty years in the healthcare industry, she enjoys helping others. 

Support Staff

Eve Carlson, MSW
Administrative Program Coordinator

410-955-8934
[email protected]

Eve Carlson holds a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore with a specialization in Macro Social Work and Employee Assistance Programs. She holds a BA in Psychology from Bucknell University. She has been a program manager and social worker in school settings, and served as an Engagement Specialist with JHU for several years. 

Joanne McMillan
Housing Referral Coordinator

410-614-6527
[email protected]

Joanne McMillan serves as the Housing Referral Coordinator and welcomes all visitors to the Patient and Family Services Suite. She handles guest reservations for the Hackerman-Patz Patient and Family Pavilion and provides information and referral assistance to other regional hotels, furnished and unfurnished apartments and the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge.