Board of Directors

Ms. Robin Malasky, M.Ed, CCC-SLP

A retired Speech/Language Pathologist, Robin has worked with both adults and children with communication disorders, focusing on speech/language and swallowing disorders in the geriatric population.

Robin discontinued working when she was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in October 2004. Since Robin’s diagnosis, she has become passionate about helping others who are not as fortunate as she was and do not have the support she had while going through her illness.

Robin has been co-chair of School Teams for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure for two years, and was honored as a local “Komen Warrior” by the Komen Cancer Research Foundation. She is married to Stephen Malasky and they have two children.

Neil E. Rothschild, M.D.

Dr. Neal E. Rothschild is board-certified in internal medicine, medical oncology, and hematology. He is a magna cum laude graduate of Brown University, a graduate of New Jersey Medical School, and he completed his residency and fellowships in hematology and medical oncology at Georgetown University Medical Center.

Dr. Rothschild is the chief of the Division of Hematology and Oncology at Good Samaritan Medical Center. He is also a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Florida and a consulting associate at Duke University Medical Center.

He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Society of Hematology. He serves on the board of directors of the Israel Cancer Association-USA and The Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation.

Nicole Thomas

Nicole is a licensed massage therapist and owner of Blessed Touch Massage Therapy in Riviera Beach. Nicole received her massage training at the Dayton School of Medical Massage and her license from the Ohio State Medical Board in 2010. She has worked with thousands of clients and specializes in deep tissue and prenatal massage. In 2019, one of Nicole’s clients received a diagnosis of head and neck cancer. She went on his journey with him, from treatment through recovery. This experience sparked her desire to contribute more to the cancer community and inspired her to begin training in lymphatic drainage massage. Sari Center’s integrative approach to wellness, recovery, and beyond makes it the perfect place for her to get more involved. 

Jonna Brown

Jonna Brown is a Managing Director and Regional Team Lead at First Republic Trust Company. Prior to joining First Republic, Ms. Brown worked as Director of Wealth Management and Trusts at Sabadell Bank & Trust. Jonna began her career practicing trusts and estates law for 17 years in Miami and Palm Beach. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida Fisher School of Accounting with high honors in 1985, Ms. Brown received a J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, with honors, Order of the Coif, in 1989. She also received a Master’s of Accounting from the University of Florida Fisher School of Accounting in 1989. Jonna serves as the Treasurer on our board.

Nancy Cavanagh

Nancy has over 20 years of top-performing oncology/hematology sales experience. She has a
genuine passion for oncology and hematology and is relentless in her work to help cancer patients. She has experience with reputable oncology organizations and a variety of tumor types
and oncology drugs. Nancy has developed relationships with oncologists, academic teaching
institutions, key opinion leaders, and cancer organizations throughout Florida. She has served
on multiple boards of directors for nonprofits, including YMCA, Gilda’s Club, and now Sari Center.

Elizabeth DeWoody

Born in Miami and raised in Central Florida, Liz has called West Palm Beach home for the past 25 years. A graduate of Florida State University with an MBA from the University of Miami, she is as committed in her personal life as in her professional life as an agent working in Palm Beach County Luxury Real Estate. She is extremely active within the Palm Beach and West Palm Beach Community. In 2007, she was the chair of the Susan G. Komen South Florida Race for the Cure, which raised a record setting $1.7 million dollars. She also sat on the board of the South Florida Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation and served as the board’s Development co-chair. Currently, she sits on the Suncoast High School Foundation board as well as Sari Center board.