Lisa Erickson
Executive Director
With 10 years of experience working in the non-profit sector, Lisa brings creativity, passion and purpose to Breast Cancer Angels. A breast cancer survivor herself, Breast Cancer Angels’ mission resonates deeply with her as she leverages strengths in fund development, relationship building, strategic planning, and large- and small-scale event production to drive greater mission impact.
Before joining Breast Cancer Angeles, Lisa spent three years with the American Cancer Society as Event Manager of Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Los Angeles. She increased campaign revenue by 180% and event participation by 300% during her tenure and found the relationships she built with breast cancer patients and survivors particularly meaningful. Lisa began her non-profit career as a Development Coordinator at the New Israel Fund, devoting herself to social justice and democracy and eventually advancing to Associate Director of the Los Angeles Region.
Lisa is a Southern California native; and in addition to her love of movies old and new she enjoys biking outdoors, travel, football fandom and quality time with her children, friends and family.
Heather Ostaszewski
Administrative Assistant
Heather started working at Breast Cancer Angels in 2022. With her creativity and knack for thinking outside the box, she brings a unique perspective to the day-to-day workings in the office. Heather focuses on making sure the client’s letters are sent out on time, the “Thank You” letters for donors delivered, and tries to keep social media and the website thriving and active. Always working behind the scenes, she helps make sure BCA looks good!
Heather loves anything crafty and artistic. She was a ballet dancer for 20 years and spent a decade working at Disneyland in Parades from 1995-2006. Now, she spends her days driving her son to his dance classes and performances!
Kathy McCaleb
Social Worker
Kathy McCaleb, MSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Irvine, and a Master’s degree in Social Work from San Diego State University. Kathy works as a clinical consultant in health and mental health settings, working with adults and families. She provides clinical supervision and training to staff and direct services to individuals and groups. Kathy has taught courses in ethics, communication skills, bereavement, loss and end-of-life issues, and has co-authored a training manual about bereavement groups for children and families.
Kathy has been working with Breast Cancer Angels for over 20 years, providing compassionate, emotional support to clients with breast cancer and their families. She is dedicated to assisting our clients access benefits and services that will help them focus on their treatment.
The mission of Breast Cancer Angels is to provide financial and emotional assistance to those undergoing breast cancer treatment and their families.
We assist in Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, and Inland Empire.
Breast Cancer Angels is an independent, not for profit, 501 (c ) (3) organization.