Local Advocacy Teams
LBCA launched the Local Advocacy Team (LAT) initiative to provide opportunities for individuals with lobular breast cancer living in the same geographic area in the U.S. to connect with one another and engage in in-person ILC awareness raising activities.
LBCA Executive Director and LAT Coordinator(s) host monthly Zoom meetings. Anyone interested in local advocacy-whether you have an official team, want to start one or want to conduct local advocacy individually-are welcome to join our monthly meetings to share tips, successes, and challenges. Five LATs have launched since 2024.
Lobular Awareness Network of The Carolinas (an LBCA Local Advocacy Team)
Launched in April 2024, Lobular Awareness Network of The Carolinas serves North and South Carolina, and is led by LAT Ambassadors Minnie Campolong, Kathie Nejberger, and Julie Ray.Â
To learn more about Lobular Awareness Network of The Carolinas, click the video to watch LBCA Executive Director Laurie Hutcheson and former LAT Coordinator Kathleen Moss interview LAT Amassador Minnie Campolong and former LAT Ambassador Melanie Trimble about the launch of their new LAT and their plans to raise awareness and advance advocacy in their region.Â
LAT DMV: DC, Maryland & Virginia (an LBCA Local Advocacy Team)
Launched in June 2024, LAT DMV serves Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia. It is led by LAT Ambassadors Janelle Maddox-Regis and Porsha Porter.Â
To learn more about LAT DMV, click the video to watch an interview between former LAT Coordinator Kathleen Moss and former LAT Ambassadors Brenda Sulick and Jeanette Brown.
Lobular Breast Cancer Advocates of NW Oregon/SW Washington (an LBCA Local Advocacy Team)
Launched in April 2025, Lobular Breast Cancer Advocates of Northwest (NW) Oregon/Southwest (SW) Washington serves the region of the U.S. known as Cascadia. It is led by LAT Ambassadors Kathleen Moss and Leslie Pifer-Pien. In April 2026, the team chose to focus their efforts specifically on NW Oregon and SW Washington.Â
To learn more about Lobular Breast Cancer Advocates of NW Oregon/SW Washington, watch an interview from its official launch, where LBCA Chief Operating Officer Mason Mitchell-Daniels spoke with the LAT Ambassadors about what inspired them to come together and their plans to raise awareness and advocate for more lobular breast cancer research in their region.Â
Michigan ILC LAT (an LBCA Local Advocacy Team)
Launched in June 2026, Michigan ILC LAT serves Michigan and is led by LAT Ambassadors Valerie Fraser and Ciara Mohan Gustafson. Stay tuned to hear from Valerie and Ciara about their plans for local advocacy in their region.
Wisconsin Alliance for Lobular Awareness (an LBCA Local Advocacy Team)
Launched in July 2026, Wisconsin Alliance for Lobular Awareness serves Wisconsin and is led by LAT Ambassadors Erica Gonzalez and Mindy Dwinell. Stay tuned to hear from Erica and Mindy about their plans for local advocacy in their region.
Join or Form a Local Advocacy Team
You can join an existing LAT if you reside in North or South Carolina, Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia, Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington, Michigan, or Wisconsin. To join, please complete a volunteer form or email the LBCA LAT Coordinator at LATadmin@lbca.org. To reach out to a LAT team leader, email the LAT Coordinator.