Our Staff
When you learn about the dedicated individuals who work each day to enhance the lives of children and families affected by pediatric cancer, you’ll begin to understand why Friends has remained a vital force for over 30 years in St. Louis. We continue to be driven by the same passion and commitment that inspired our founding in 1992.
Our staff brings a wide range of talents to our work, including experience as parents, educators, professionals, and, most importantly, individuals who remain young at heart.
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Brandy Bimslager,
Executive Director
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Brandy serves as Executive Director of our organization, appointed in October of 2018. Previously, she served as the Office Administrator and Volunteer Coordinator, then Program Director, where she earned 8 years of experience within the organization. Her extensive involvement working directly with volunteers, staff, hospital providers, and patient families, in addition to her tremendous passion for helping pediatric cancer families, made for an easy transition to leadership. Professionally, Brandy has experience in the service industry, sales, politics, and coaching youth soccer. She earned her BA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis, where she played collegiate soccer. She became passionate about our mission through an experience with a close friend who lost their child to this devastating disease.
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Diane Voigt,
Finance Manager
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Diane has over 20 years of accounting experience in the construction industry and also has an extensive background in banking. Diane is married and has two grown sons. They enjoy boating and spending weekends at the lake with family and friends. She loves kids and has been a long-time supporter of Friends of Kids with Cancer and other cancer organizations. She looks forward to coming to work and loves making a difference every day in the lives of these children and their families.
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Morgyn Johnson,
Program Coordinator
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Morgyn graduated from Lindenwood University in 2018 with a degree in Corporate Communications. She was previously an intern for Friends, helping with marketing & communications. She has also interned at the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation. After graduating, she spent some time in the sales industry and missed her passion for helping others.
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Jenny Amparán,
Office Administrator
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Jenny is a St. Louis native with over 18 years of experience as a caregiver. She’s married with two sons and two rescue dogs. Her many years of volunteer experience include Meals on Wheels for seniors and St. Louis Cancer Care. She enjoys collecting vinyl records, going to antique shops, and supporting St. Louis businesses. Jenny’s sister is a three-time cancer survivor, and she knows the importance of supporting the entire family through a difficult diagnosis.
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Angela Hutchings,
Marketing Manager
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Angela has a deep-rooted passion for understanding people and their stories. Before serving Friends, she worked in the advertising industry, crafting stories that capture hearts and minds. Early in her career, she served as project manager for nonprofit programs in areas of child mentoring and tutoring. Angela holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and a degree in graphic design, attained at the University of South Florida. She became passionate about our mission through the experience of losing her nephew to this devastating disease. She loves working with big-hearted people and making a difference in people’s lives.
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