Clare Dougherty has worked at the intersection of public policy, communications, and mission-driven leadership for the last 25 years, focusing on the health and well-being of women and children. Prior to joining the Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Clare spent over 15 years at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), working to promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s global brand reputation, while building stakeholder and donor support for its mission to end AIDS in children, youth, and families.

During her tenure at EGPAF, Clare also held senior positions in Public Policy & Advocacy and the Office of the President, advancing major legislative priorities and driving Board engagement. Clare has served as director of International Programs at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and as deputy chief of staff on Capitol Hill. She holds a master’s degree in Urban Affairs and Planning from Hunter College and a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Boston University.

A recovering New Yorker, Clare is a longtime Washington, D.C. resident, along with her husband and two sons. She has been an avid supporter and volunteer in her local schools and loves taking long walks on Capitol Hill; attending Washington Nationals games; and keeping up with her active, baseball-obsessed family.

Julia Lichtman Kepniss, a DC native and recovering lawyer, spent the last 14 years as an entrepreneur, starting and running businesses in the area. Before and during law school, Julia worked in various non-profits, primarily with underserved communities, in operations, direct service, legal services and policy. After catching an entrepreneurial bug at the Georgetown University Law Center, Julia founded a high-end, customer-focused bridal shop called Hitched. Over 10 years, Hitched grew from an idea into a multi-million dollar, Georgetown-based company with 15 employees, winning local and national accolades for it's fresh, experience-centered vibe. After selling Hitched four years ago, Julia founded FONBOOTH, a fixture for public restrooms to hold cell phones. This user-experience product can be found in universities, hotels, restaurants, convention centers and stadiums.

Ultimately wanting to return to her mission-focused roots, Julia is thrilled be expanding the reach of Brem's life-saving message and working to increase coverage of diagnostic testing for DC area women in need. 

Julia is a lucky mom of two energetic, funny kiddos (6 & 10). She loves her walkable neighborhood, family movie nights, Maryland crabs and binge-worthy detective series.

Juliana Cochnar has been committed to fundraising and supporting the breast cancer community for 20 years. After 18 years residing in San Francisco, she moved to Washington, DC in 2016 to learn more about breast cancer advocacy, policy, research and science, and to work for a national organization. Juliana joined the Brem Foundation team in September 2018 and is proud to work for an organization that leads with compassion, builds bridges, and values transparency.

After her mother’s breast cancer diagnosis in 2002, she was inspired to start Beats for Boobs®, a 100% volunteer-driven event based in San Francisco. Since its inception in 2003, Beats for Boobs has distributed over $330,000 to selected breast cancer organization that promote prevention and offer direct services. Her efforts with Beats for Boobs, led her to transition her career into the non-profit sector.

She has served as Team Coordinator and Recruitment Specialist at Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, then moved to splitting her time in development between Breast Cancer Emergency Fund (BCEF) and its collaborative partner, AIDS Emergency Fund, and fundraised to provide quick and compassionate financial assistance for the under-served. She transitioned full-time to BCEF and later was promoted to Development Director, where she served until her move to the East Coast.

Juliana received her undergraduate degree in English from Elon University in North Carolina and her Masters of Non-Profit Administration from the University of San Francisco’s School of Management. She stays involved as a volunteer for various breast cancer organizations across the county.

Natalie has been in mission-driven work for the last ten years. Originally from the Washington, DC area, she graduated from Sweet Briar College in rural VA in 2013 with a BA in Business Management.

Prior to joining Brem Foundation in 2019, Natalie followed her passion for serving others and completed an extended service with the Peace Corps as a Community Economic Development volunteer in Senegal, where she worked with the local community to develop income-generating activities and trained women’s groups in financial literacy.

Following her Peace Corps service, Natalie worked with a social enterprise bringing solar technology to rural West Africa, leading a pilot program for solar home systems and TV kits in Senegal and Mali. She was also a mentor to high school graduates completing a fellowship gap year program through a non-profit, Global Citizen year, providing support and facilitating workshops for the fellows.

At Brem Foundation, Natalie is the Director of Operations, keeping the organizational wheels running and taking care of all the administrative needs for Brem. But most importantly, she enjoys being a part of a small team of strong and ambitious women, and getting the message out about the importance of early detection to make a difference in women’s lives.

Oyindamola Shoola is a writer and Co-founder of Sprinng, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting African writers. As a polymath, she pursued a diverse academic background to match her interests, including an associate degree in Psychology from Bronx Community College and a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Behavior and Change from New York University. She also has a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from the American University.

Oyin worked in the education industry for over six years in college success advising and career coaching roles while interning at top book publishing companies. Using her storytelling skills, she has helped students secure over a million dollars in scholarships and gain admission to several top academic programs. 

She is excited to use her advocacy and education passion to support Brem Foundation’s mission.

Josephine is a passionate professional dedicated to empowering women. Growing up in Liberia, she saw the profound impact of miseducation and limited access to medical care, inspiring her to create positive change through her work. 

As the owner of Ezer Web Design Studio, Josephine designs stunning, user-friendly websites that help businesses thrive. Her expertise extended to her role as a Project Manager at InfoTech Maryland, where she oversaw workstation configurations, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced productivity. She excels in managing projects from start to finish, designing secure network infrastructures, and implementing risk management strategies.

Additionally, Josephine was a Post-Baccalaureate Research Project Manager at the National Institute of Health (NIAAA). There, she led groundbreaking research on CB1 and CB2 receptors, resulting in significant discoveries published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences. Her collaborative approach and commitment to integrity were crucial to her success. 

Driven by her desire to uplift women, Josephine’s warm, approachable nature and dedication to excellence make her a trusted and inspiring leader in her field. She is especially excited about Brem Foundation's mission and looks forward to contributing to their impactful work.