Georgia CORE Staff

Valarie brings over eight years of experience in the non-profit sector, with a focus on higher education and healthcare institutions. With a strong background in fundraising, donor and foundation research, and financial management, she has played a key role in advancing a wide range of mission-driven initiatives. Her work supports strategic development efforts, strengthens community...

When she’s not poring over data for Georgia NCORP, Angelique might be found poring over a science fiction novel. As Georgia CORE’s Research Data & Quality Analyst, she is responsible and accountable for accurately capturing, organizing, analyzing and reporting clinical research data, as well as financial and grant performance metrics. She’s well equipped for this role,...

With nearly a decade of experience in oncology clinical research, “Tori” leads the operations, regulatory and compliance oversight, and strategic planning of all of Georgia CORE’s clinical research programs including Georgia NCORP (NCI Community Oncology Research Program). She's also tasked with growing and maintaining partnerships in our research network to increase...

Katreena Davis, MPH is the Senior Program Manager at Georgia CORE, where she has served since 2019. Having played a key role in revitalizing the Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia network, Katreena currently leads several statewide initiatives, including the Georgia Colorectal Cancer Control Program, the Breast Cancer License Plate Grant Program, and a survivorship advocacy and resource...

With a 25-year career in university administration and management, Lynn is a former Georgia CORE director and volunteer and three-time cancer survivor. She is the mother of twins – a grown son and daughter who share in her love of sports, especially watching the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. For Georgia CORE, Lynn works with partners and the board of directors to lead the...

Atira Goodwin joins Georgia CORE as the Research Program Coordinator for the Blood Cancer Trials Network, working to increase access to blood cancer clinical trials for Georgians throughout the state. When she's not taking on this challenge, Atira enjoys being active, relaxing by the water, and exploring new restaurants and cuisines.

With over a decade of experience in...

Marquita Iddirisu is Georgia CORE’s first Clinical Trials Navigator. In this capacity, she manages the Georgia CORE Clinical Trials Database and serves as a Clinical Research Coordinator and Patient Navigator on the PROMISE Registry study for genetic testing for prostate cancer patients. Like many of her CORE co-workers, Marquita likes to travel and spend time with her family when...

Cheryl Kirby is Georgia CORE's first Southeastern Rural Cancer Care Network Director, recruited to the team to run the program funded by a federal Health Resources and Services Administration grant. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Cheryl leads the efforts to achieve health equity for rural...

Cindy serves as the Director of Clinical and Screening Programs for Georgia CORE. With more letters than alphabet soup, Cindy’s credentials reflect the four times she was led to nursing school through her career. Now, after four decades as a practicing nurse, she is the Advanced Clinical Genomics Nurse Practitioner and Oncology Nurse Navigator for Georgia CORE where she leads the...