Other Providers

Kristen Brady is an Advanced Practice Provider with OHC who enjoys the opportunity to combine science and compassion to create a comprehensive plan of attack. Kristen says it’s a privilege to care for patients, especially those with complex diagnoses, because she uses science to fight their disease while offering genuine support. Kristen’s areas of special interest include blood cancers and stem cell transplants. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing.

Barbara Bunting is an Advanced Practice Provider who was drawn to cancer care after completing a rotation on an oncology unit during nursing school. Barbara was immediately drawn to the patients and found it so rewarding to be able to care for them, help them and guide them through their journey. In her free time Barbara likes to attend sporting events and school activities, and she enjoys spending time with her husband, four sons and their dog. She also likes to travel, read and spend time outdoors.

Elizabeth Burneka is an Advanced Practice Provider who feels privileged to support patients through what is likely one of the toughest times in their lives. Liz helps them navigate through each day, and wants them to live life to the fullest during and after their treatment. Her areas of special interest include breast cancer, colon cancer, and lung cancer. In her free time, Liz likes to spend time with family and enjoys crafting projects.  

Brooke Gillespie choose to advance her nursing experience to become an Advanced Practice Provider because she wanted to be an active participant and engage with patients and their families through a crucial part of their lives: their journey through cancer. Brooke feels her greatest sense of satisfaction when she can see patients accomplish minor and major milestones, so they can continue to create more memories. Brooke’s special interests include lung cancer, colon cancer, gynecological cancers, nutrition, wellness, and immunotherapy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, exercise, travel and spending time with friends and family.

Rhonda Gottmann believes a cancer diagnosis changes people and their outlook on life. So she uses her skills and compassion to help guide patients through a very vulnerable time. She does this from their initial visit through survivorship and every step in between. As a nurse and an Advanced Practice Provider, she sees her patients not as a disease, but as an entire person: mind, body and spirit. Rhonda’s special interests include genetics, ovarian cancer, endometrial malignancies, survivorship, and well-woman care. In her free time, she likes to attend sporting events and spend time with her family.

Andy Guinigundo’s passion to help cancer patients started when he was an undergraduate. He participated in a student nurse externship where he worked in the bone marrow transplant unit. He discovered that the relationships he developed with his patients were very rewarding, and that he had the ability to make a positive impact in their lives. Andy’s special interests include lung cancer, breast cancer, cancer research, and quality care improvement. He has advanced his profession and now serves as a cancer genetics specialist. He has a wide range of interests, including spending time with his family, serving as a member of the National Ski Patrol, visiting theme parks and writing about them.

Tiffany Jones’ career as a nurse began in a hospital intensive care unit. In this setting, she cared for many critically ill cancer patients. This experience inspired Tiffany to dedicate her advanced practice career to providing safe and high-quality health care to cancer patients in the community setting. Every day she experiences the rewards of her choice to care for cancer patients. Tiffany’s areas of special interest include medical oncology, care for patients in clinical trials, and palliative care. In her free time, she enjoys caring for toddler twins, cooking, gardening and kayaking.

Hannah Kolish started her nursing career in oncology because she loves the bond she develops with her patients. She also loves learning about new advancements in cancer research and treatment because she knows it ultimately benefits her patients, giving them new options and hope. Hannah enjoys all aspects of cancer care, especially the provider-patient relationship. In her free time, she likes to run, travel, and spend time with her friends and family.

Prior to starting nursing school, Kristina Liming learned a close family member was diagnosed with breast cancer. Kristina accompanied her to many appointments, and was inspired by the interaction between her relative and the providers. Kristina noticed that as the providers were treating her for her cancer, they also seemed to genuinely care about her as a person. It was then that Kristina knew she wanted to work in cancer care and be a part of that type of care team. Now a member of the OHC care team, her areas of special interest are lung cancer, breast cancer, and she is a lead advanced practice provider of the OHC Supportive Care Program. In her free time, Kristina enjoys soccer, trips to the ocean, boating, reading, entertaining friends and family.

Sarah Mancini first experienced cancer when her grandmother passed away from multiple myeloma. As she moved into adult life, several other family members and friends were diagnosed with cancer. Sarah wondered how she could have helped her family members and others during their fight with cancer. She felt that becoming an oncology nurse was the best way to do just that. When she graduated from college, she knew oncology was the only field she wanted to be a part of. Sarah’s special interests include lung cancer, colon cancer, leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, movies, live concerts, hockey games (she’s a Pittsburgh Penguins fan), travel and spending time with family in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.

Lisa Moorman is an Advanced Practice Provider who draws courage and inspiration from the cancer and blood disorder patients she cares for at OHC. Lisa considers it an honor to be a source of support, helping them though what is probably one of the toughest times of their lives. Lisa is interested in all aspects of oncology and hematology. In her free time, Lisa likes to read, hike, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Kim Mullins was drawn to oncology because it is a specialty that encourages spending time with patients and families to get to know their needs and concerns. She acknowledges that her colleagues at OHC truly work as a team to provide the best care for patients. She is personally committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to help patients journey through a vulnerable time in their life. Kim’s areas of special interest include breast cancer treatment and survivorship. In her free time, Kim likes to spend time with her family, train her horse, and exercise.

As a former trauma nurse in an intensive care unit, Lisa was recruited to work in the hospital’s oncology department for procedures. It was during this time that Lisa discovered a passion for caring for medical oncology and hematology patients. She was especially drawn to direct patient care after seeing family members and friends who battled cancer. Lisa’s areas of special interest include hematology, holistic therapies, and supportive care. Lisa is also a lead advanced practice provider for the OHC Supportive Care Program. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, tending her small flock of chickens, Girl Scouts, spending time with family and a close-knit group of friends she has had for many years.

Tracy Schoenhoft’s first experience in cancer care was when a family member was receiving chemotherapy and had a bone marrow transplant. Tracy witnessed firsthand the impact the medical team can have on a patient and everyone who is part of their support system. She realized that the care provided to an oncology patient is quite complex; that it goes far beyond just the medical care, and she knew she wanted to provide cancer patients with the same comprehensive care – medical, physical, emotional. Tracy’s special interests include leukemia and bone marrow transplantation. In her free time, Tracy enjoys traveling, spending time with family, cycling, running, and walking with her dog, Schmidt.

Susan Weisman decided to specialize in cancer care when she discovered it offered her the opportunity to provide both medical care and emotional support to patients. Every day, she sees what her patients are going through, and they inspire her to always do her very best to provide the best medical care and emotional support to those impacted by cancer. Susan’s areas of special interest are breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and hematology. She recently expanded her areas of expertise and is now supporting patients as a Cancer Genetic Specialist. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends, attend sporting events, hike, and kayak.

During her freshman year in nursing school, Laura Weldishofer’s aunt was diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer. She was deeply moved by the relationship her aunt developed with the oncology nurses who cared for her. It was this experience that inspired Laura to specialize in oncology. Her special interests include head and neck cancer, nutrition, and treatment outcomes. In her free time, Laura is a Cantor at her church and has been known to sing to her patients while they receive their treatments. She also enjoys the outdoors, hiking, national parks and spending time with her daughter.

Sarah Wilson is an Advanced Practice Provider who chose oncology so she could offer personalized care and support for people who have found themselves with a new challenge: cancer. Sarah demonstrates a deep sense of understanding and compassion, coupled with education, support and comfort to surround patients with everything they need at a time when they feel most vulnerable. Sarah’s special interests include gynecologic oncology, evaluation of gynecologic abnormalities, and the care of menopausal patients. Sarah enjoys traveling, spending time with her husband, family and friends, yoga, hiking and running in her free time.

After 25 years, Arleen Wuestefeld still finds cancer care to be a rewarding field. That’s because every day she gets to make a difference in people’s lives. She does this by helping make a difficult time better through support, education and management of their symptoms and disease. She knows that if she can make a cancer experience better, then she has had a positive impact on her patients and their families. Arleen’s is especially interest in the treatment of solid tumors. In her free time, Arleen is working on a goal to visit all 50 states. She also enjoys reading, being outdoors, working on her property in the country, and cruising in her convertible or on the back of a Harley with her husband. She also loves the rare occasions to spend time with her children and grandchildren who don’t live nearby.