Executive Board Members
 Lauren Walch, LCSW
President Lauren is the Program Director at Cancer Support Community Atlanta. Previously, Lauren worked at Grady Hospital's Cancer Center, Piedmont Atlanta and the Loran Smith Center for Cancer Support at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital where she provided psychosocial care to patients and families. She earned an MSW from the University of Georgia and BS in Sociology from Georgia Southern University. Lauren has been on the board of GA-SWOG since 2019.  Betel Mulugeta, LMSW, ACM-SW
Communication Chair Betel Mulugeta is a transplant social worker at Emory University Hospital where she serves lung transplant recipients. She provides support to patients and their caregivers starting from the evaluation/pre-transplant stage. Betel ensures patients have access to resources that alleviate barriers to treatment, and thereby, a successful transplant journey. In addition to tangible resources, she also provides emotional support to patients and their caregivers. She earned her Master's of Social Work from Georgia State University. She served a wide range of patients as a student-intern at Grady Memorial Hospital and Dekalb Medical. Her career in oncology began while working as a Transplant Financial Coordinator at Northside Hospital Cancer Institute where she assisted patients appeal treatment denials, coordinated COBRA payments, and assisted patients navigate complex insurance benefits. .  Angela James, MBA, LMSW, MEd
Member At Large With over a decade of oncology counseling experience, Angela is the first point of contact for those seeking support through LUNGevity while offering comprehensive disease information to patients with lung cancer and their families and caregivers. Before joining LUNGevity, James served as a Care Coordinator for Wellthy, where she provided resources to families across the US, addressing the various lifestyle and financial challenges often caused by illness. James worked in the AdventHealth system as a hospital case manager, where she collaborated with medical staff to ensure patients were given the tools necessary to maintain their well-being outpatient. James also has 12 years of experience working with Floyd Medical Center as a Cancer Navigator where she helped develop programs and navigated patients with all types of cancers ensuring they received the resources necessary to get the cancer treatment they deserved. Angela received a Bachelor of Science in psychology from the University of Southern Mississippi before earning a Master of Education from William Carey College. She also earned an MBA from Strayer University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California. |
 Erin Edgeworth, LCSW, OSW-C
Treasurer Erin is an Oncology Social Worker with Atlanta Cancer Care. Erin provides short-term counseling for cancer survivors and their families, crisis intervention, health-system navigation, and coordinating resources for access to care such as transportation and financial assistance. Erin previously worked for the American Cancer Society for over 10 years. Erin received a BSW from Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and an MSW from the University of Texas at Austin. Erin is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers and the Georgia Society for Clinical Social Workers.  CaTecia Godbee, LCSW
Member At Large CaTecia Godbee holds a Bachelor of Arts in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. She also earned a Master of Social Work from Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. She is a licensed clinical social worker and currently employed at Georgia Cancer Specialist. CaTecia is a member of the National Association of Social Workers and the Georgia Social Work Oncology Group. She is the owner of Holistic Support Counseling LLC where she provides counseling /therapy to populations dealing with grief, loss, life transitions, and mental health challenges using an online platform. She has a special interest in oncology, as she has been a cancer survivor for over a decade. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, shopping and spending time with friends and family. |
 Rochelle Schube, LCSW, OSW-C
Secretary Rochelle is an Oncology Social Worker with Atlanta Cancer Care. She provides short term counseling, facilitates referrals to community resources, and assesses patient psychosocial needs. Rochelle previously worked as a Hospice Social Worker and served as a Bright Pink Support Ambassador for several years. She has presented on the Psychosocial Impact of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer. She earned her Master’s degree from Valdosta State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Georgia State University. Rochelle is a member of AOSW.  Leena Nehru, LCSW, OSW-C
Member At Large Leena Nehru MSW, LCSW, OSW-C has practiced in the healthcare field for more than 20 years. Since 2014, she has worked as a certified oncology social worker at WellStar- Kennestone Cancer Center. Leena actively works with patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team in advocating for her patients, coordinating and developing new programs/initiatives for the cancer center and the WellStar Cancer Network. Leena has also delivered several presentations at AOSW conferences. She has had numerous leadership roles including NASW Florida Treasure Coast Chair (2012) and NASW-GA Mentorship (2014). She also provides mentorship for new social workers that have joined the Wellstar Health Systems Cancer Network. Leena graduated with her BSW and MSW from Florida International University in Miami, FL and holds GA and FL LCSW licensure. |