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.

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 is completing a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Poetry at 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.

Emma is a French native and is currently studying in Lyon where she is preparing a Master's degree. She has a passion for graphic design and has always been interested in using her skills to help people in need.

After spending a year in the US as an au pair, she wanted to come back and immerse herself further in the diversity the US has to offer, and sharpen her abilities in offering aid to a wider community.

Emma is really excited about being a part of the Brem team to learn more about Breast Cancer. She is very thrilled to help the Brem Foundation raise awareness about the importance of early detection.

Nidalia is originally from New Jersey and is attending George Washington University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Psychological and Brain Sciences and a minor in Public Health. She is passionate about improving women’s health and health care of underserved communities. She looks forward to working on and assisting projects within Brem Foundation. She is also excited to learn more about the process of program development, research, and connecting with communities to make positive changes.