Reverend Linda Brewer, Chaplain
801-587-4083
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As HCI's first chaplain, Linda Brewer provides spiritual support for patients, their loved ones, and staff. She has been a health care chaplain for seven years, first at St. Mark's Hospital and subsequently with two different area hospices. As a multi-faith chaplain, she brings no religious agenda of her own but rather looks for how to support each individual in what provides ultimate meaning and comfort to that person. She can provide requested religious rituals or be a liaison with leaders from one's own faith community to help ensure that each person’s spiritual needs are met.

Before coming to chaplaincy, Linda was ordained for a counseling ministry and founded the Kindred Center, a counseling and consulting practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a Licensed Professional Counselor in that state for 20 years. She is also a licensed spiritual counselor with the Centers for Spiritual Living.

Linda is a two-term past president of the Utah Professional Chaplains Association (UPCA) and is part of the Interfaith Roundtable and the Utah Bereavement Coalition. In 2007, she created the Blue Christmas service, which has become an important annual tradition in the greater Salt Lake community for those who are grieving.

Lynne Carlquist, MSW, LCSW
801-587-9208 or 801-587-4464
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Lynne works with surgical inpatients and facilitates the gynecologic cancer support group at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in 1988. As a graduate student, she received the annual Connie Mortenson Woolley Award for achievement in scholastics, experience, and promise in the mental health field.

Before entering the field of oncology, Lynne spent six years providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and groups in both the public and private sectors. She began working with cancer patients in inpatient and outpatient settings at the University of Utah Hospital and HCI in 1994. She worked for the Blood and Marrow Transplant Department for more than eight years. In addition to providing individual, family, and group counseling and support, Lynne has been a frequent supervisor to social work graduate students.

She has been a community presenter on cancer-related issues, a volunteer at the Cancer Wellness House, and one of several investigators on a research project evaluating the effectiveness of the "distress thermometer" — a quiz to measure the emotional distress of cancer patients. She is a member of the Association of Oncology Social Workers and the National Association of Social Workers.

Angelique Colemere, LCSW
801-587-4732
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Angelique works with lung, gastrointestinal, and Phase 1 clinical trial patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in 1996.

For 10 years, Angelique worked at the Department of Human Services as a family therapist, clinical consultant and investigator, pediatric mental health program manager, and most recently communications liaison between the internal agencies in the department throughout the state of Utah. While in private practice, she has also provided individual, group, and couples therapy, as well as clinical supervision to MSW graduates.

Before joining HCI, Angelique worked for 11 years with the University of Utah Hospital Emergency Department as a crisis social worker, where she supported patients and families facing medical trauma and other critical care issues. She has worked with numerous populations including disabled, elderly, youth, and mentally ill patients. She has also managed the Homeless Youth Resource Center through Volunteers of America, providing services to Utah’s homeless youth.

Cortney Nebeker, CSW
801-581-2585
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Cortney works with neuro-oncology, head and neck cancer, and dermatology/melanoma patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned a master's degrees in social work from the University of Utah with a certificate in substance abuse treatment.

Cortney completed a double major in Finance and International Studies during her undergraduate experience. She has worked with multiple international communities providing health promotion and education in Guatemala, Republic of the Union of Myanmar and also worked providing tsunami relief in Thailand.

Cortney completed her second year internship with the Huntsman Cancer Institute where she developed a love and passion for helping patient's and their loved ones deal with a cancer diagnosis. She has previously worked for Valley Mental Health at ARTEC working with adolescents and their families providing therapy and facilitating therapeutic groups dealing with addiction. Before earning her degree she worked in venture capital and marketing as well as at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute. She also volunteered with Caring Connections where she facilitated grief and loss support groups and was also able to contribute to research revolving around bereavement.

Kellie M. Custen, MSW, LCSW
801-213-4361
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Kellie works on the intensive care unit at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah and a bachelor's degree in health care administration and health promotion from Weber State University.

Before joining HCI, Kellie worked with elderly and disabled individuals at the Institute on Aging in San Francisco, California. She was previously employed as a social worker with the University of Utah School of Medicine, facilitating assessments and referrals for people with substance abuse issues.

Kellie has a background in health promotion and public health and specializes in working with underserved populations. She is experienced in providing group, individual, and family counseling.

Lisa Gauchay, MSW, LCSW
801-585-0212
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Lisa works with breast cancer patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in 2006.

At HCI, she provides psychosocial assessment and emotional support to cancer patients and their families, collaborates on a multidisciplinary team to ensure patients and families receive needed services, and provides training to nursing staff and other staff as needed.

She previously worked as a social worker in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She also spent a summer as an intern at the University of Timisoara in Romania, where she visited and worked in a variety of social service agencies. Her work there focused on the psychosocial needs of adolescents suffering from HIV.

Peg Hunter, MSW, LCSW
801-587-4397
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Peg has worked for more than 25 years in medical and oncology social work. She has served on diabetes, liver and kidney transplant, cardiac, and oncology teams.

Peg earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in 1981. She received the 2002 Courage to Care award from the Intermountain Oncology Nursing Society for her work as patient services manager at the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Desert Mountain Division. She also received two Patient Service Awards from the American Cancer Society. She served on the boards of directors of the Utah division of the American Cancer Society and the National Kidney Foundation, Utah chapter. Peg is a member of the National Association of Oncology Social Workers and the National Association of Social Workers.

Peg specializes in group work as well as planning and facilitating stress reduction groups.

Nichole Robinson, MSW, LCSW
801-585-9150
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Nichole Robinson works with blood and marrow transplant patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned her master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in 2005.

Before joining HCI, Nichole worked at the University of Utah Hospital Emergency Department as a crisis social worker. She supported patients and families facing medical trauma and other critical care issues and has experience providing education and support to transplant patients. She has also worked as a pharmacy social worker and is able to help patients with medical needs following surgery as well as health insurance issues relating to transplant.

Amy Horyna, MSW, LCSW
801-587-4592
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Amy works with the gynecologic cancer support group and sarcoma patients, as well as with patients in the Pain Medicine and Palliative Care Program, and the Sexual Health Clinic at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). She earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah and has over 12 years of professional experience working with individuals and families.

Before moving into Patient and Family Support, Amy worked in mental health and substance abuse treatment, employee assistance services, and crisis intervention. She provided inmate rehabilitative services for the Utah Department of Corrections, and was the director of Wellplace, where she provided crisis intervention and employee assistance services to railroad employees and their families. Amy also previously worked as outpatient director for the Center for Family Development.

She has facilitated a number of therapeutic groups and has trained people in anger management, parenting, relapse prevention, healthy human sexuality, and communication skills.

Jennifer Mijangos, MSW, LCSW
801-587-4761
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Jen works with the gynecologic cancer support group and head and neck cancer patients, as well as with the sexual health clinic through the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Wellness Center. Jen earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah in 2004 and was named that year's practicum student of the year by the College of Social Work.

Before joining HCI, Jen worked at the University of Utah Counseling Center, where she provided direct clinical services to individuals, couples, and groups. She also coordinated the agency's substance abuse services, providing supervision, training, and consultation for colleagues and graduate students. Jen has conducted mental health and substance abuse assessments in English and Spanish for schools, hospices, and agencies working with clients arrested for alcohol or drug-related crimes.

A member of the National Association of Social Workers and a founding member of the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Network of Utah, Jen has facilitated therapeutic groups dealing with addiction, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, and bereavement. She has presented on various subjects, including DBT and effective case management.

Geri Etringer, MSW, LCSW
801-587-4695
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Geri works with outpatient multiple myeloma and blood and marrow transplant patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Geri received bachelor's degree in health and behavioral science and sociology and a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah.

Before joining HCI, Geri worked as a clinical social worker at the University of Utah Neuropsychiatric Institute, working with children, adolescents, and their families. She also spent 12 years at the University of Utah Solid Organ Transplant Program, working with recipients of heart, lung, and kidney transplants, as well as kidney donors.

Geri has experience working with patients and families who are experiencing health and psychiatric emergencies, coordinating community support and resources, and providing supportive counseling and education to patients and their families.

Kris Nelson, MSW, LCSW
801-585-0138
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Kris works with leukemia, lymphoma, and urological cancer patients at Huntsman Cancer Institute. She earned a masters degree in social work from the University of Utah in 1989.

Kris has more than 20 years of experience providing individual, couples, family, and group psychotherapy at the Salt Lake Department of Veterans Affairs, the University of Utah Counseling Center, and Primary Children’s Residential Treatment Center, and has also worked as a medical social worker at the University of Utah Hospital. She has facilitated numerous groups over time and is especially interested in mindfulness and evidence-based treatment models.

Kris is member of the National Association of Social Workers, the Association for Contextual and Behavioral Psychology, and the University of Utah College of Social Work Practicum Advisory Committee. She is also a board-certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work. She has held adjunct faculty positions at the University of Utah College of Social Work, the Department of Clinical Psychology, and the University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry. Volunteer work has included groups at the Cancer Wellness House and psychotherapy services to veterans and their family members through Give An Hour.

Shelley White, MSW, LCSW
801-587-4612
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Shelley manages the Patient and Family Support team at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). Before taking her current position, she provided patient and family support to blood and marrow transplant patients and family members. She continues to provide direct clinical care to patients and their loved ones, including facilitating stress reduction and relaxation consultations through the Wellness Center.

Shelley earned a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah and has worked with cancer patients and their families for more than 10 years, including six years with hospice. In May 2005, she obtained her certification in contemplative end-of-life care from Naropa University. Before working in oncology, Shelley worked for eight years with people affected by domestic violence. She has more than 14 years of experience facilitating therapeutic groups, including grief and bereavement support groups and support groups for cancer survivors.

Adrienne Wilson, Patient Resource Coordinator
801-530-0385
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Wilson is a patient resource coordinator working with the Patient and Family Support team. She also manages the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) Apartments.

Adrienne works with out-of-state patients and their families to provide lodging and hospital or community support resources. She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from Columbia College in 2001.

Before joining HCI, Adrienne worked at Real Property Management, where she managed contract relationships with nationwide property management franchises and the U.S. secondary mortgage market. As well as having hands-on experience in property management, she has a background in the financial services industry. As vice president of Fiserv, she was responsible for development, marketing, compliance, and regulatory services to financial institutions nationwide.

Adrienne served as a volunteer at Dixie Regional Hospital, where she ensured Emergency Department patients received quality care by having access to various resources during their stay. With over 20 years of experience in the financial, real estate, and health care industries, Adrienne provides a unique set of supplemental services needed by HCI patients and their families.

Robert Bain, MSW, LCSW

Robert works as needed with Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) patients and their families. He earned a master’s degree in social work from the University of Utah in 2007.

Before joining HCI, Robert worked at the University of Utah hospital as the case management coordinator at the infectious diseases clinic. He has also worked at Cornerstone Counseling Center with adjudicated youth and their families providing individual, group and family psychotherapy addressing substance use and mental health concerns. Prior to attending graduate school, Robert worked as a therapeutic wilderness guide for at-risk youth. This experience was his inspiration for becoming a clinical social worker.

In addition to his work with HCI, Robert works at the University Neuropsychiatric Institute (UNI).

Steven Caverley, MSW, LCSW
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Steve works with cancer patients as requested at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). He earned two master's degrees at the University of Utah in social work and gerontology.

Before joining HCI, Steve worked as a health program administrator with the Utah Department of Corrections, overseeing clinical staff and managing inpatient, outpatient, and community-based mental health programs for offenders. He has also worked as a clinical social worker at several institutions including LDS Hospital Transitional Care Center and Wasatch Canyons Hospital. He has more than 30 years of experience in the mental health field.

Steven is also an accomplished athlete, having completed nine Ironman World Triathlon competitions (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike, 26.2-mile run).

Elizabeth Dosher, LCSW

Elizabeth works as needed at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Her career began in 2006 when she graduated with a master's degree in social work from the University of Utah, where she also received the Goodwill Memorial Award for Excellence in Social Work.

Her focus of practice started in substance abuse and co-occurring mental health treatment. She was the substance abuse team leader while working at Valley Mental Health, where she coordinated substance abuse treatment services and conducted staff trainings on clinical assessment tools and documentation.

Throughout her career as a social worker, Elizabeth has been a direct-care clinician offering comprehensive mental health assessments in addition to individual, group, and family therapy. Elizabeth received her inspiration for social work while working in residential treatment for adolescents. Elizabeth is an avid runner, mountain biker, and Nordic skier.