Our Team
Dr. Bernard Chinnasami
Founder and CEO
Dr. Bernard Chinnasami graduated from Madras Medical University and completed his oncology fellowship at Wake Forest University. He is currently the medical director of the Hayworth Cancer Center, as a board-certified oncologist. He founded Cancer GPS in order to address the need he saw in his patients to have accurate information on all-things-cancer. In his words: “The goal of Cancer GPS is to create the Google of cancer information.”
Forrest White
Head of Marketing and Caregiving
A graduate from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Forrest holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science and earned his Master of Public Affairs from there as well. He brings with him a vast array of experience ranging from customer service to public relations to Cancer GPS. Forrest’s mother is a three-time cancer survivor as these experiences have shaped him into having a greater faith and focus on helping those with cancer and their families get through challenging times.
Ellen Winnett
Program Director
Ellen Winnett is the Program Director for Cancer GPS. She holds a masters degree in reading and elementary education and has 37 years experience as an educator. She is also a breast cancer survivor and knows first-hand the challenges patients face during and after treatment. These qualifications make her a good fit for planning educational and social events for survivors. Ellen challenges herself to plan creative, purposeful events that are enjoyable and fun for patients and caregivers. You most likely can recognize her by her many themed costumes she wears for special days and occasions. Ellen delights in providing joy and smiles to others.
Mike Jones
Director of Mentorship
Michael Jones is a 3 time cancer survivor and a paraplegic due to a gunshot wound. With a BS degree in psychology from Winston Salem State University and a strong spiritual background, he can recognize and relate to people who are struggling with life situations. He helped develop our mentor and volunteer program for Cancer GPS and now provides training for interested candidates.
Adam Chinnasami
Head of Operations
Adam Chinnasami is the president of SNEQ: a children’s health company dedicated to building healthy habits in sleep, nutrition, exercise, and quiet time for kids ages 2 to 13. He is spearheading the VRelax program, which provides virtual reality experiences to cancer patients undergoing chemo. During his free time, he enjoys reading books, cooking, and walking his German shepherd and also writes for Global Glam, a luxury lifestyle magazine.
Alex Chinnasami
Director of Ambassador Program
Alex Chinnasami is the CEO and co-founder of SNEQ: a children’s health program built on a backbone of science with a healthy dose of common sense. With Cancer GPS GPS, he is helping bring VRelax to cancer centers outside of High Point Regional and is instrumental to our Ambassador Program. He is currently an undergraduate majoring in Nutrition at NC State and enjoys playing tennis.
Hao Tong
AI Engineer
Hao Tong is an experienced machine learning engineer specializing in the application of machine learning techniques in the medical field. With a strong background in statistical modeling, data analysis, and algorithm development, he has successfully implemented innovative solutions to drive advancements in healthcare. His expertise lies in developing machine learning algorithms for medical image analysis, clinical decision support systems, disease diagnosis, and personalized treatment recommendations.
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