CCCA Staff

Maureen Lilly
Executive Director
mlilly@childrenscause.org

In 2011, Maureen became CCCA's Executive Director and oversees all aspects of the organization, mission, and staff. Prior to becoming a full-time staff member, Maureen has served as a member of CCCA’s Board of Directors since 2000, in the role of Treasurer. Maureen has also worked for the National Hospice Foundation and RAND. She has an extensive background in management, including experience as the Executive Director of a technology association and supervising a national presidential campaign. Maureen is intimately familiar with childhood cancer, having lost her daughter Becca to a brain tumor in 1997.

Lauren Neff
Director of Public Policy
lneff@childrenscause.org

Lauren works closely with lawmakers and with other members of the childhood cancer community to advance CCCA's policy initiatives. Prior to joining CCCA, Lauren worked at the Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO), the world’s largest biotechnology trade organization, where she focused on health care policy issues. She also spent several years in the U.S. House of Representatives, working for Rep. Deborah Pryce (OH-15), and she assisted the Congresswoman in the drafting and advancement of several pieces of legislation, including the Carolyn Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act. Lauren graduated with a B.A. in Political Science from Ohio University.

Jess ReamyProgram Associate
jreamy@childrenscause.org

Jess works closely with CCCA's adolescent and young adult survivors through educational programs like Rise To Action. Jess also manages CCCA's online communications, including Facebook and Twitter. Jess joined CCCA in August 2007, after graduating from American University with a double major in Political Science and Communications. Jess has held internships with a Senate office on Capitol Hill, a publishing company in London, England, and the advocacy department of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

Sarah Janesko
Administrative Assistant
sjanesko@childrenscause.org

Sarah supports the Executive Director by attending to the financial and administrative tasks of the organization. Since she joined the staff in November 2010, she has assisted with fundraising events, grant applications, and CCCA's record keeping. She graduated from Towson University with a BS in Anthropology & Sociology. She has experience with office administration and was the President of the Anthropological Society of Towson University.