Meet our SFPTI family

Stephanie knew from an early age that she wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare industry. Having grown up in a family of physicians and medical-industry professionals, you might even say it is in her DNA.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Being able to bring comfort and a sense of relief to those who are going through a difficult, scary and, oftentimes, strenuous process is extremely rewarding. Watching patients come out of treatment with smiles on their faces and positive attitudes is such an incredible feeling.”

Fun fact: Stephanie loves reading, baking, interior design and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects. But don’t confuse her with being a home body, as she also enjoys traveling.

Candace came to SFPTI because she wanted to help make a difference in the fight against cancer. The advanced technology, experienced team and compassionate care model at SFPTI allow her to provide the ultimate support in patients’ battle to wellness.

What makes SFPTI so special?
“The special bond that we are able to make with our patients makes each day both fulfilling and rewarding.”

Fun fact: Friends, family and my four four-legged children fill Candace’s life with love and good times! She also finds that quiet times are best spent with a good movie and popcorn.

Mackenzie has always wanted to work in healthcare but chose to work in oncology after her Mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Since taking care of her, she has been drawn to patient care and treating patients as she would her own family.

What makes SFPTI a good place to work? 

SFPTI is a great place to work because everyone is dedicated to creating a healing atmosphere for the patient. Everyone is willing to help and work together as a team.

Fun Fact:   Mackenzie is from Minnesota and has braved weather 57 degrees below Fahrenheit!   Here in Florida, she enjoys going to the beach in much warmer weather.  Her two cats, Tyrion and Oogard, keep her company.

Ana has managed a radiation oncology department for nearly two decades and enjoys making a positive impact in patients’ lives during difficult times. She considers it an honor to meet so many wonderful people.

What makes SFPTI so special?
“We treat every patient like a family member, and we receive comments every day about how grateful they are for the care they receive at SFPTI.”

Fun fact: Ana likes watching boxing and spending time at the shooting range. Her co-workers say she also has a tendency of driving too fast — a claim she denies.

Maria has been helping patients through their treatment and recovery plans for more than 25 years, and she appreciates being able to positively affect so many lives as a member of the radiation oncology team at SFPTI.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Seeing the courage our patients have and hearing them say how much comfort they feel here is so uplifting. I’m so grateful to see their smiles every day.”

Fun fact: Maria loves dancing and Korean food.

A Board-certified and licensed medical physicist, Grant was looking for an opportunity to apply the latest techniques, advances and quality controls. He found it at SFPTI and is grateful to deliver the best level of care possible for cancer patients in Palm Beach County and bring the first-of-its-kind proton therapy system to the community.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Dr. Williams has really worked hard to create a special atmosphere for our patients and for our staff. Every decision is centered around providing the best possible care and the highest standards for our patients.”

Fun fact: Grant is an outdoorsman who enjoys hiking, surfing and scuba diving.

Laura’s interest and passion for healthcare began during her childhood. The daughter of a veterinarian, Laura would help rehabilitate the many different animals that people brought into her father’s practice. Knowing that she was extending or improving the lives of animals and bringing smiles to the faces of those who brought them in was incredibly rewarding for Laura, and it motivated her to pursue a career that enabled her to help people during their most challenging times.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“The idea of using innovative technology and techniques to help patients is what initially attracted me to SFPTI, but the family atmosphere is unbelievable. I get to work with friends everyday, and to be able to help others while in that setting is so special. We have such a wonderful team that genuinely cares about what they do.”

Fun fact: Laura is an avid crafter, specializing in epoxy resin. She also enjoys photography, listening to music, watching movies and reading. Her favorite pastime, however, is spending time and playing with her dog, Reggie.

After seeing first-hand how proper diet and exercise positively effectived her mother’s recovery from breast cancer several years ago, Jill was determined to find a career that allowed her to help others find healthy solutions for challenging situations.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Just being there for our patients and providing comfort in knowing they are not alone is extremely important to everyone here at SFPTI. I am grateful that I can support our patients by helping them develop healthier lifestyles that improve their lives during, and after, treatment.”

Fun fact:  Jill enjoys staying active and being outdoors, including playing tennis, running, walking and practicing yoga. She also loves gardening and traveling, especially visits to U.S. National Parks.

A desire to help and care for others, and an interest and passion for technology, inspired Jade to pursue a career in radiation oncology. She is grateful that she can help people through such important and challenging times each and every day.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“We have such an amazing team of people here, and we really put everything we have into caring for our patients. Not only do we offer a high standard of care, but we really do grow to love those we treat.”

Fun fact: Jade is a music enthusiast and loves dancing, running and learning about different cultures. When not working, she enjoys going to sporting events with her fiancé and their two children.

Why did you decide to pursue a career in this industry?

I have been a radiation oncology nurse for over 30 years. I love getting to know my patients and their families through our interactions daily during treatment. Radiation oncology nursing was a calling that found me. I am grateful for the opportunity to join SFPTI.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Our staff is just as supportive of each other as they are with our patients. This culture of caring spills over into the care we give to our patients daily.  Patients and their loved ones are our priority and considered part of the SFPTI family.”

Fun fact: I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico and moved to Florida from Kansas City. I love music and foods from many cultures, cooking, and time with my family.  I have a blue and white standard parti-poodle named Cookie.  She is a comedian.

Scott was drawn to a career in IT because it was an opportunity to be involved with cutting-edge and rapidly-evolving technologies. The ability to use that knowledge to help improve and save lives is what attracted him to SFPTI.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Almost all of us have personal experience with cancer. Our patients are our family and friends — literally and figuratively — and we want them all to receive the same treatment and outcomes I would wish for my loved ones.”

Fun fact: Scott holds a degree in Criminal Justice and is certified in both behavioral interviewing techniques and interviewing and interrogation techniques.

Sheila works with radiation oncologists and physicists to develop the best treatment plan for each patient. Having a career that allowed her to help others was important, and Sheila has done just that for more than 30 years.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Patients at SFPTI are treated by a caring, compassionate staff of professionals using state-of-the-art equipment and software.”

Fun fact: Sheila is an animal lover and a huge New England Patriots fan — she never misses a game. She also likes going to the beach and amusement parks.

Kevin enjoys hands-on interaction with patients and feels a sense of fulfillment when seeing a patient improve both physically and mentally. His mother was diagnosed with cancer 12 years ago, and he knew right then and there that he wanted to have a career in radiation therapy.

What makes SFPTI a good place to work?

I believe everybody at SFPTI goes above and beyond to deliver the best patient care.

Fun fact:

Kevin spends time with his family, especially with his niece and nephew. He also enjoys going to the beach/pool, playing tennis, and going to concerts.

Emine has spent several years in both the healthcare administration and human resources fields. She lists working with doctors and patients as the most rewarding aspect of her job, along with resolving complex insurance issues.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Being able to create one-on-one relationships with our clients and having those personal connections is very special for us. It is an honor to have that opportunity every day. We strive to treat our patients and their families as if they were our own. It is not only an honor but a special opportunity to create that one on one, personal connection in a person’s life.”

Fun fact: Emine studied textile design in England and worked in the industry for 18 years before making a career change. She also loves the beach and is a frequent Disney World visitor.

Nick has worked in the facility management for more than three decades and he takes pride in knowing that everything he works on makes it easier for other team members to do their jobs, which ultimately benefits the patients at SFPTI.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“It’s both humbling and rewarding to be part of a company that does such meaningful and important work in the community.”

Fun fact: Nick is a big New York Yankees fan and also loves watching football. In fact, he has two cats named Eli and Romo, named after quarterbacks Eli Manning (New York Giants) and Tony Romo (Dallas Cowboys). He is a self-described “Disney nut” who also likes Star Wars and going to the beach.

Jessie sought a career as a radiation therapist after seeing how a cancer team helped his grandmother, and he wanted to impact lives like they did. Seeing patients smile, even during difficult times, validates his decision.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“We really go out of our way to make our patients feel comfortable, so it’s always nice to hear them say we are their second family.”

Fun fact: Jessie is a die-hard sports fan.

Jacqueline has been a nurse for more than 25 years and, in addition to radiation oncology, has worked in breast reconstruction and as a breast nurse navigator. Helping patients throughout their journey is most rewarding for her.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“Our staff has genuine compassion for all of our patients and their families, and we are dedicated to making sure they receive the best possible care and leave here feeling stronger.”

Fun fact: When she’s not working, Jacqueline likes watching sports, reading, listening to music and exercising.

Salina joined chose a career in healthcare because she wanted to help people feel better and have happier, healthier lives. That was 20 years ago, and she feels as strongly about it today as she did then.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“When patients come into our facility they feel a sense of comfort and security. We are a family here and our patients are definitely a part of it.”

Fun fact: Salina has a black belt in karate and spends most of her free time with her husband watching their two daughters play softball.

Marci has worked in the healthcare profession since 1984 and considers it a privilege to provide patients with important information about their treatment plans, while answering any questions and addressing any concerns they might have.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“It’s very important to us that our patients never feel like just a number. We want to be sure they are always treated with compassion, and that they know how much we care about them.”

Fun fact: Marci won tickets to Super Bowl XXIII at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami. She is not a football fan and doesn’t remember what teams were playing, but she does remember getting her picture taken with Kevin Costner (the San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20-16).

Gwen has always been interested in the healthcare field and caring for people; for Gwen, there was nothing more fulfilling than being able to do both.  Since graduating college she has ambitions to become a doctor.

What makes you want to work at SPFTI?

Interacting with patients on a daily basis is the most meaningful and fulfilling part of working at SFPTI. The relationships that are formed between our staff and our patients are truly beautiful and unlike any other facility. With state-of-the-art technology our patients are getting the best care there is!

Fun fact:  Gwen loves to cook!  Exercising at the gym, traveling, and spending time with friends and family are also very important.

For more than 13 years, Jen has helped patients get through a very scary time in their lives. Being there for the men and women who come to SFPTI helps satisfy Jen’s passion for helping others.

What makes SFPTI so special?

“I can see that our patients feel very comfortable in our office, and they know they are receiving great care.”

Fun fact: Jen loves to travel with her husband and daughter. They choose a new city every year to visit and explore.