Meet Our Staff

Elder Lena Rattley – Vice President

Lena Rattley – Vice President Hi there! I’m Elder Lena Rattley. I’m currently a caregiver of my husband who was diagnosed with cancer. I joined this wonderful organization to lend support to people diagnosed with cancer and give support to their caregivers.


Dorothea Johnson – Executive Administrator

Dorothea Johnson – Administrative Assistant My name is Dorothea Johnson. I am a survivor of breast cancer and a member of EmPOWERment In PINK in which our goal is EMBRACING,CARING and SHARING ALL CANCERS.


Myra Denkins Burnett – Executive Financial Officer

Myra Denkins Burnett – Executive Financial Officer My name is Myra Denkins Burnett. I had two sisters battling breast cancer at the same time. My best friend was also a 2x breast cancer survivor, and was my emotional and spiritual support. Shortly after, she started this wonderful foundation called EmPOWERment In PINK. I joined EIP to support ALL CANCERS.


Beverly Batts – Assistant Financial Officer

Beverly Batts – Assistant Financial Officer My name is Beverly Batts. I’m 8 years cancer free. I was diagnosed in 2014. Cancer changed my life, for the better. I’ve been cancer-free for 8 years now. I am a member of EmPOWERment In PINK. EIP is an organization that supports all types of cancer.


Frances Wilson – Chaplain

Frances Wilson – Chaplain I know the importance of supporting family and friends when a crisis happens. I’ve had several friends who were diagnosed with different types of cancer. So when the EmPOWERment In PINK non-profit organization was established I knew that this was an opportunity to assist by supporting, embracing, and caring for individuals and their families. We are called to be our brother’s/sister’s keeper.


Dortha Barnett – Hospitality Coordinator

Dortha Barnett – Hospitality Coordinator My name is Dortha Barnett! I am a two-time cancer survivor! I contracted breast cancer in 2010 which went into remission at that time and came back in 2015 in my kidneys! I am PROUD to say that I am a 13-year cancer survivor!


Linda Jones – Hospitality Coordinator

Linda Jones – Hospitality Coordinator I am a supporter of EmPOWERment In PINK. I was with my friend Cynthia and her family from the time she was diagnosed and throughout all of her treatment. I had first-hand experience of how important it is to support cancer individuals by embracing, caring, and sharing.


Dorothy Hyman – Volunteer

Dorothy Hyman – Volunteer I was diagnosed with cancer 9/2022. With the help of my doctors, family and my EmPOWERment In PINK team, I survived and am now cancer free.


Carolyn Sanders – Volunteer

Carolyn Sanders – Volunteer Giving God all the honor and praise! My name is Carolyn Sanders. I have a lot of relatives who have been diagnosed with cancer. I support EmPOWERment In PINK because of their mission to cancer survivors and their families. EIP is a great pillar in the community. Keep going EIP!!!!!

In loving memory of…
Dentra Simpson Rhodes
(01-12-1960 – 04-15-2022)
Dentra Simpson Rhodes
(01-12-196004-15-2022)
Ginger Denkins Lee
(11-05-1962 – 02-08-2021)
Ginger Denkins Lee
(11-05-196202-08-2021)
Irene Brown Hooper
(06-03-1945 – 12-22-2020)
Irene Brown Hooper
(06-03-194512-22-2020)
Carrie Peters McKoy
(02-02-1960 – 06-05-2019)
Carrie Peters McKoy
(02-02-196006-05-2019)
Cathy Elizabeth Mckoy
(03-14-1963 – 09-01-2016)
Cathy Elizabeth Mckoy
(03-14-196309-01-2016)