Man Up to Cancer Announces New Members of Its Board of Directors
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CAPE ELIZABETH, ME — March 1, 2026 — Man Up to Cancer, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping men facing cancer avoid isolation and find connection, proudly announces the appointment of four new members to its Board of Directors. These accomplished leaders bring a diverse range of professional expertise, lived experience, and passion for the organization's mission to help men survive and thrive through cancer.
The newly appointed board members include:
Mitch Stoller, President of Stoller Strategic Group, brings decades of experience in the cancer philanthropy space to Man Up to Cancer, having served most recently as Chief Philanthropic Officer and Vice President of Development for the American Association for Cancer Research, the world's largest professional organization dedicated to cancer research.
Marielle Santos McLeod, MHA, is a colorectal cancer survivor who leverages her lived experience as a cancer advocate for several organizations and is the second woman to join the board of Man Up to Cancer. She is the Director of Strategic Programs and Partnerships for Cancer Hope Network, which provides one-on-one peer support to adult cancer patients and their loved ones.
Duane Seibel, owner of Duane K. Seibel Consulting, is a cancer survivor and member of the Man Up to Cancer community based in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. He will be instrumental in helping grow Man Up to Cancer's already burgeoning presence among Canada's male cancer population.
Ric Downs is a cancer survivor with more than 20 years of experience launching, commercializing, and scaling healthcare technology and medical devices. His lived experience as a survivor and in the oncology and healthcare industry will be beneficial as Man Up to Cancer seeks to grow its footprint across North America and around the world.
"Our new board members bring with them unique strengths and experiences that will help advance Man Up to Cancer's work in offering peer-to-peer support and community-building to men facing cancer," said Michael Holtz, chairman of the Man Up to Cancer Board of Directors. "It's an exciting time for our organization, and I look forward to working with our entire board in guiding our mission."
The new board members join Trevor Maxwell, Founder of Man Up to Cancer; Martha Raymond, Founder and CEO of both the Raymond Foundation and the GI Cancers Alliance; and Joe Catarineau, Partner at Catarineau and Catarineau, LLC. Rolling off as voting members of the board are Joe Bullock, who was recently promoted to Director of Programs and Partnerships for Man Up to Cancer, and Don Helgeson, Chapter and Meetup Coordinator for Man Up to Cancer. Bullock and Helgeson will continue to serve as ex-officio board members.
"Man Up to Cancer is honored to welcome these exceptional individuals to our board," said Matt Kozlovac, Executive Director of Man Up to Cancer. "Their leadership, insight, and commitment to our mission will strengthen our ability to reach more men and create meaningful impact during one of the most challenging times of their lives."
The expanded board will play a key role in guiding the organization's strategic direction, strengthening partnerships, and supporting program growth as Man Up to Cancer continues to expand its national reach.
For more information about Man Up to Cancer and its leadership team, visit www.manuptocancer.org.
About Man Up to Cancer
Man Up to Cancer is a nonprofit organization that empowers men impacted by cancer to connect, find strength, and support one another through community, storytelling, and advocacy. Founded on the belief that no man should face cancer alone, the organization serves men across the country through digital platforms, events, and peer support initiatives.
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