Our Team
Tim Reed, Ph. D., Founder, President/Chairman
Tim is the CEO of BOSS and a firm believer that music is life itself. His experience as a radio personality, Air Force officer, live music devotee and cancer survivor led to the creation of We Rock Cancer. His doctoral studies led him to create a symposium and graduate course on "Rock and Roll Entrepreneurship" which serves as the found
Tim is the CEO of BOSS and a firm believer that music is life itself. His experience as a radio personality, Air Force officer, live music devotee and cancer survivor led to the creation of We Rock Cancer. His doctoral studies led him to create a symposium and graduate course on "Rock and Roll Entrepreneurship" which serves as the foundation for bringing key music stakeholders together to do good. At a young age, he lost his father to kidney cancer. He knows first-hand the difference that early detection and treatment can make. As Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, his passion serves as the driving force for our team.
Adrienne Smith - Action Advisor
Adrienne is the closest thing to perpetual motion that we know. As an actor, producer, entrepreneur and four-time national champion, she is the perfect person to advise WRC on opportunity analysis and taking action. Whether leading the team at Harlem Hip-Hop Tours, producing motion pictures with Danny Glover, creating the award winning Bl
Adrienne is the closest thing to perpetual motion that we know. As an actor, producer, entrepreneur and four-time national champion, she is the perfect person to advise WRC on opportunity analysis and taking action. Whether leading the team at Harlem Hip-Hop Tours, producing motion pictures with Danny Glover, creating the award winning Blitz Champz game, or scoring game-winning touchdowns for the Boston Renegades, she is an undeniable, unstoppable force. Adrienne knows that cancer never takes a day off, and her drive inspires us to increase early detection, and decrease the incidence of cancer.
Todd Perkins, M.D., Chief Medical Officer
Todd Perkins, M.D. serves as our Chief Medical Officer. He is Managing Partner at Metroderm DC and Foxhall Dermatology, both in Washington D.C., and the past president of the Washington D.C. Dermatological Society. He has served as an Attending Physician in the Residency Training Program at Washington Hospital Center where he shared his k
Todd Perkins, M.D. serves as our Chief Medical Officer. He is Managing Partner at Metroderm DC and Foxhall Dermatology, both in Washington D.C., and the past president of the Washington D.C. Dermatological Society. He has served as an Attending Physician in the Residency Training Program at Washington Hospital Center where he shared his knowledge and experience with future dermatologists. As a Board Certified Dermatologist, he has daily reminders of the importance of early detection of skin cancer. Dr. Perkins brings both a distinguished medical service record as well as experience in the concert promotion business to the We Rock Cancer family. Prior to medical school, Dr. Perkins co-founded and operated the Washington Harbour Music Festival, a blues and jazz festival at the Georgetown Waterfront. This unique combination of expertise and experience positions him perfectly to provide oversight for our medical education and screening mission and to advocate for the powerful role that music plays in personal health and well being.
Lido Ramadan, Vice Chairman
Lido has founded and led multiple successful small businesses through all stages of growth. He's the Founder/President of Aminad Consulting and served as co-founder/President of Censeo Consulting Group and COO of Oceaneast Associates. At a young age he lost a family member to cancer; that experience revealed to him the pain the disease
Lido has founded and led multiple successful small businesses through all stages of growth. He's the Founder/President of Aminad Consulting and served as co-founder/President of Censeo Consulting Group and COO of Oceaneast Associates. At a young age he lost a family member to cancer; that experience revealed to him the pain the disease can cause. In 2016, while his father was struggling with a brain tumor, he began leading DC area philanthropy events for the National Brain Tumor Society resulting in significant fundraising. He serves We Rock Cancer as the Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
John Fallon, Ph. D., Treasurer/CFO
John is the Chief Operating Officer at Vysnova Partners. He has led teams around the world in more than 30 countries supporting public health initiatives for the DOD, CDC, and USAID. His experience in deploying resources efficiently and effectively ensures that your financial support is focused on accomplishing our mission. John's lo
John is the Chief Operating Officer at Vysnova Partners. He has led teams around the world in more than 30 countries supporting public health initiatives for the DOD, CDC, and USAID. His experience in deploying resources efficiently and effectively ensures that your financial support is focused on accomplishing our mission. John's loss of both family and close friends to cancer instilled a desire to increase access to early detection. He serves We Rock Cancer as the Chief Financial Officer and member of the Board of Directors.
Laura Griffin, Director
Laura is our Healthcare Mission Program Leader and serves on the Board of Directors. She is the driving force behind our early detection screening mission. Cancer has impacted the lives of multiple family members and friends, and she has seen first hand the power of early detection. Laura orchestrates every moving piece of our healthca
Laura is our Healthcare Mission Program Leader and serves on the Board of Directors. She is the driving force behind our early detection screening mission. Cancer has impacted the lives of multiple family members and friends, and she has seen first hand the power of early detection. Laura orchestrates every moving piece of our healthcare professional network. We could not Rock Cancer without her.
Manik Rath, Director
Manik Rath serves on our Board of Directors. He is CEO of Daybreak LLC, a provider of advanced information technology and intelligence analysis services for the national security community. He is inspired by multiple family members and friends impacted by cancer. On using live music to create connections for early detection, Manik says “I know it’s only Rock and Roll. But I like it.”
Tiffany Bennett-Cuartero, Patient Advisor
Tiffany has worked with cancer patients in the areas of mentoring, programming, and fundraising on the national and local levels for over a decade. Tiffany leads the development of our partner and volunteer network. She brings a personal perspective to We Rock Cancer’s mission as a two-time cancer survivor. With her passion for music and
Tiffany has worked with cancer patients in the areas of mentoring, programming, and fundraising on the national and local levels for over a decade. Tiffany leads the development of our partner and volunteer network. She brings a personal perspective to We Rock Cancer’s mission as a two-time cancer survivor. With her passion for music and her dedication of spreading awareness about early cancer prevention, she inspires us to make a difference every day.
Virgil Thompson, Industry Advisor
Virgil has over 33 years of experience as a rock radio executive and on-air talent. His family has been touched deeply by cancer. When he was 11, cancer claimed both his mother and grandmother. His sister is now a 17-year cancer survivor. She inspires him every day.
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