Local heroes trying to make a difference in your community

My Breast Friends 941 was formed to help patients in the area ease their fears as they go through a difficult and nerve-racking experience.

Meet our amazing team

Our team understands breast cancer

Susan Harrigan

Founder, CEO

Brittney Johnson

Vice President, APRN

Bailey Christie

Vice President, BS Communications UCF

Holly Johnson

Treasurer, Controller, Hideaway Storage

EMMA HARRIGAN

Communications

Advisory Board

HUGH SHIELDS

Marketing Administrator, Gold Coast Eagle.
In addition to doing a great job marketing Gold Coast Eagle Distributing, Hugh is the driving force behind the company’s donations and contributions to the community.

Heidi Emrani, MD.

Dr. Heidi Emrani, MD is a Breast Surgical Oncology Specialist in Bradenton, FL. She specializes in Breast Surgical Oncology, has 8 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery.  Heidi graduated from University of Central Florida College of Medicine.

MARY ANNE EDWARDS

Supervisor, Breast Care Center at Manatee Memorial Hospital. 

STACI THOMPSON

Nurse Practitioner, Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Systems. 

BOB BUSCHMAN

MARIBETH PHILLIPS (SURVIVOR)

President & Chief Executive Officer at Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.

KATHY KING

Boast VW, Team Pookie

JUDITH LAVALLIERE (SURVIVOR)

Realtor, Michael Saunders & Associates.

MARIA MCCAULEY

RN Clinical Consultant/Project Manager.

DR. MARION PANDISCIO, MD

OBG-YN
Certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, she has a special interest in menopause medicine and is a member of the North American Menopause Society, as well as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

JOANNE BOAST (SURVIVOR)

Retired Owner Bob Boast VW.

DR. MICHELE LEMAY, MD

OBG-YN, West Coast Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Listed among the top doctors in her field by Sarasota Magazine for the past five years, Dr. LeMay is well known and loved in the community. She has taken care of many families over the years.

DR. NORMAN HOWELL, MD

Dr. Norman S. Howell is an internist in Bradenton, Florida and is affiliated with Blake Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Kansas City College of Medicine and Surgery and has been in practice for more than 20 years.

DR. JOSEPH PACE, MD

Cardiology Specialist, Bradenton, FL.
Dr. Pace has more experience with Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures and Cardiac Electrical System Procedures than other specialists in his area.

JUDI BJORK (SURVIVOR)

VP Events and Volunteer Engagement at Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee.

JAY RILEY

Senior Director of Corporate Training and Professional Education at University of South Florida.

DUDLEY LEIGH

Curriculum and Arts Coordinator at Rowlett Middle Academy.