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Emily Carew joined Tina’s Wish in 2026 as Communications Manager, where she helps lead efforts to amplify the foundation’s mission, engage its community, and expand its reach through thoughtful, strategic storytelling. She brings experience from mission-driven organizations including the Roosevelt Institute and the Economic Policy Institute, where she developed digital strategies, managed media relations, and translated complex ideas into compelling, accessible content. Emily earned her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Communications from American University and is currently pursuing her master’s in Communication and Media Studies at Rutgers University. She is passionate about using storytelling to connect people to causes that matter and inspire meaningful impact.

Vidya Ganapathy, PhD, is a cancer biologist with more than 15 years of experience in oncology research. As a researcher, she worked on imaging approaches involving biomarker-specific shortwave infrared-emitting nanoprobes for cancer detection. Prior to joining Tina’s Wish, she managed research programs at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and sponsored projects at Rider University.

Vidya holds a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Southern California and a B. Pharm from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), India. At the foundation, she serves as a liaison to the Scientific Advisory Board and helps oversee and grow the organization’s research portfolio focused on ovarian cancer early detection.

Vidya was drawn to this work by the knowledge that finding cancer sooner saves lives, and she spent the last eight years of her research career focused on detecting breast and ovarian metastases at their earliest, most treatable stages driven always by the hope that one day, cancer will be a thing of the past.

Amarú Fuertes is passionate about helping mission-based organizations and has spent his entire professional career in the non-profit sector. Amarú’s prospect development career spans across cultural, higher education, and medical institutions. He joined Tina’s Wish after many years and multiple positions at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Amarú received his B.A. in English and Minor in Music from Boston University. He also received his Paralegal Certification from Boston University School of Law. He is excited to bring his knowledge and expertise in development research to Tina’s Wish to further the organization’s goals and mission.