Guiding Moments That Matter

At Cancer Teamwork Response, our Advisory Team plays a key role in helping us deliver on our mission: to put patients first by guiding them through complex cancer diagnoses and urgent health challenges. This team comprises experienced professionals from healthcare, business, and philanthropy who share a commitment to enhancing our impact and expanding our reach.

The Advisory Team serves in a consultative capacity, providing strategic insights and offering advice on community engagement while helping CTR expand its trusted network of partners and supporters. While not involved in day-to-day operations or governance, members act as ambassadors of CTR’s mission, lending their voice and expertise to critical conversations and initiatives.

Advisory Team members are selected for their dedication to CTR’s mission and the unique perspectives they bring to the organization. Contributions include participating in quarterly meetings (virtually or in-person), engaging in CTR initiatives each year, such as events, fundraising, campaigns, or strategic projects, and contributing to raising awareness within their communities and networks.

CTR ADVISORY TEAM MEMBERS

Julia Post Guenther

Founding Advisory Team Member

Julia’s connection to CTR began during a critical moment in her own cancer journey. Facing a sudden brain tumor diagnosis, she was introduced to CTR’s founder, Candy Hammeras—a turning point that brought clarity, coordination, and compassionate support when it mattered most.

A seasoned business leader and active philanthropist, Julia brings strategic insight and lived experience to CTR’s Advisory Team. Her journey from patient to advocate continues to shape our patient-first approach and inspires the work we do every day.

Welcome to the CTR team Julia!

Debra Beauregard, MBA

Founding Advisory Team Member

Debra Beauregard is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 30 years of experience and a deep belief in collaboration—not just among providers, but with patients. Her career has been shaped by a passion for improving care through timely communication, second opinions, and empowered decision-making.

Debra’s long-standing friendship with CTR founder Candy Hammeras began in the professional world and grew through shared conversations about the gaps in patient advocacy. Today, she brings her voice, expertise, and personal commitment to CTR’s mission of guiding patients with clarity and compassion.

Welcome to the CTR team Debra!