Authors

Gigi McMillan

She is the Founder and previous Executive Director for We Can, Pediatric Brain Tumor Network, Los Angeles, CA. 1996-2008. Currently she is at the Children’s Brain Tumor Foundation, New York, NY. Consultant: Nationwide Program Development. Creating new models of collaboration for hospitals, local organizations and parent groups, in targeted metropolitan areas, that encourage local support programs for pediatric brain tumor patients and their families. She also serves on the National Cancer Institute: Pediatric Central Institutional Review Board, Washington D.C., Patient Advocate/Committee member to evaluate pediatric oncology clinical trials and is on the Secretary’s Advisory Committee for Human Research Protection (SACHRP), Washington D.C., Sub-Part A Subcommittee Member, evaluating federal regulations that govern human subject protection.

Marilyn Lash, M.S.W.

Marilyn uses her social work experience and research in pediatric rehabilitation to develop sensitive and practical guides for families, educators, and professionals. Marilyn's specialty is helping families cope with the emotional impact of brain injury and developing strategies for negotiating the complex service system. Now Director and Senior Editor of Lash and Associates Publishing/Training, she focuses on developing user friendly publications for families, educators, and clinicians.