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Leadership

Our Chattanooga Board Chair


Darlene Smith

Advocate and Cancer Survivor

Darlene Smith

Board Chair

Darlene Smith, Advocate and Cancer Survivor, Prior to being diagnosed with stage 3B breast cancer in January 2003, Darlene has had a long and profitable career in the insurance industry including many years with Cigna Healthcare. After her cancer diagnosis, Darlene’s life has taken a different turn. She currently works on a part-time basis and utilizes her talents and past work experience by assisting other cancer survivors. She serves as a cancer advocate and pursues cancer awareness and education.

Board Co-Chairs


Phyllis Maynor

Jennifer McFarland

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Curtis Ottinger

ACS Advisory Committee

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Darlene Smith

Chattanooga ACS state Advocate Representative

2025 Advisory Committee


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Scott Green (2023)

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Lynda Hood (2021)

Chattanooga Bar Association

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Dr. Alverz Valle (2021)

University Surgical

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Scott Hibberts (2021)

Reagan Outdoor Advertising

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Dr. Nico Domingo (2023)

Erlanger Plastic Surgery

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Cindy Mills (2022)

CHI Memorial

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Dr. Walter Kirschl (2024)

Parkridge Medical Center

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Victoria Brumfield (2022)

Caris Life Sciences

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Christina Cone (2023)

McLemore Golf and Resort

Past Co-Chairs


Cindy Lee and Taylor Vinson

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