Dr. Frances Baumgarten – Licensed Clinical Psychologist - The co-founder and clinical leader of the Center for Cancer Counseling. A two-time survivor of cancer, her passion to help cancer patients and their families manage and survive cancer, along with her personal experience with cancer led her to begin this non-profit organization. In practice for over 20 years, Dr. Baumgarten earned her Ph.D. from California School of Professional Psychology.

Dr. George Orras – Licensed Clinical Social Worker - The co-founder of the Center for Cancer Counseling. His shared vision for helping cancer patients and their families led him to team with Dr. Baumgarten in the development of this non-profit organization. His expertise is in mental health program development and management. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, his MBA from Pepperdine University and has been in practice for over 25 years.

Dr. Leslie Drozd – Licensed Clinical Psychologist - Dr. Drozd joined the Center for Cancer Counseling in 2003. A survivor of cancer, her focus is on helping cancer patients and their family through this difficult time. In addition to her time at the Center, Dr.Drozd maintains a private practice and edits a journal on child custody. She is a graduate of the California School of Professional Psychology and has been in practice for 25 years.

Tim Torre CPA – As one of the original Board Members, Tim has been an important and vital member for the Center for Cancer Counseling's growth and stability. Tim is a well-respected and busy CPA maintaining a practice in Irvine CA.

Paul Reynolds – One of the original board members of the Center for Cancer Counseling. Paul's dedication and belief in the Center for Cancer Counseling's mission, of helping cancer patients and their families, has been a steady source of support and strength for the Center's growth. Paul is well known in the community and maintains an active business career.

Marna Brennan – Realtor/Broker – Marna Brennan joins us as the owner of a real estate company that is passionate about our cause. Her many years of business acumen in marketing has added a dimension to our vision to help bring The Center to a new level of awareness to the public. She has seen, first hand, how important the Center is to those in need of a helping hand to those with cancer, and their loved ones. Her vision is to reach out to those that are not aware that there is an amazing resource here, with our Center, that can be a guiding light to those in need.