Team Behind the Scenes
Meet the dedicated leaders driving Alabama's mission to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.
Leadership Excellence
Our team brings together leading experts in medicine, public health, community engagement, and advocacy. Through their collaborative efforts and unwavering commitment, OPERATION WIPE OUT is making cervical cancer elimination a reality in Alabama.
Meet Our Team
Dr. Isabel Scarinci
Director, Division of Global and Rural Health, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Leading researcher in cervical cancer prevention and control. Dr. Scarinci brings extensive expertise in community-based interventions and has dedicated her career to addressing the health needs of women living in under-resourced settings.
Nancy Wright, MPH
Director, Cancer Prevention and Control
Alabama Department of Public Health
Experienced public health professional committed to improving population health outcomes across Alabama. Nancy brings invaluable expertise in statewide health program implementation and community outreach strategies.
Dr. Warner Huh
Professor and Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Gynecologic oncologist dedicated to cervical cancer prevention and treatment. Dr. Huh brings extensive expertise in gynecologic oncology and has committed his career to eliminating cervical cancer through evidence-based care and community partnerships.
June Clark
Director, Membership & Communications
Rotary Club of Birmingham
A dedicated nonprofit professional with expertise in marketing, communications, and event management. She facilitates OPERATION WIPE OUT events, guides communication strategies, and connects individuals and organizations to support the bold goal of eliminating cervical cancer in Alabama.
Lora Blalock
Executive Director
Rotary Club of Birmingham
Executive Director of the Rotary Club of Birmingham, North America's largest Rotary club with 600+ members. A Birmingham native and Rhodes College graduate, she previously served as Senior VP at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham.
Norma Longinos
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Leads the coordination of all OWO activities and serves as a core team member supporting the initiative. With extensive experience working closely with uninsured patients, she is dedicated to bridging gaps in care by connecting individuals to the essential services they need.
Jon Steen
Web And Social Media Manager
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Experienced IT specialist dedicated to developing innovative digital solutions and automated workflows. He brings extensive expertise in system administration, web development, and data integration to enhance operational efficiency and user experience.
Collaborative Leadership
Our team represents the power of cross-sector collaboration, bringing together academic excellence, public health expertise, and community leadership. Together, we are pioneering innovative approaches to make Alabama the first state to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health problem.