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Patient Advocacy Council Volunteer Membership

Click a name to read about the 2011-12 PAC members.

Sharon Campen

Sharon Campen (chair-elect) worked in human resources, specializing in recruitment of scientific personnel for clinical research. Sharon's husband was treated at DUMC after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. He also received Duke Hospice services, both at the in-patient care facility and in their home. Sharon is the Duke HomeCare and Hospice liaison on the PAC.

Tiffany Christensen

Tiffany Christensen (past chair) was born with cystic fibrosis and has had two double lung transplants. She is an author and national public speaker specializing in patient advocacy, end-of-life, patient safety, and advance care planning. Tiffany is a hospice volunteer, a TeamSTEPPS Master Trainer, and the creator of the "Finding Your Voice" workshop series.

Walter Davenport

Walter Davenport has been sensitive about patient care since he joined the board of Raleigh Community Hospital, the predecessor of Duke Raleigh Hospital, in 1987. After 23 years on that board, he joined PAC to continue his advocacy of positive patient experiences before, during, and after their visits. Walter serves as the PAC liaison to Duke Raleigh Hospital.

Alana Ennis 

Alana Ennis had a long career in policing, serving as police chief at Duke and other locations, as well as working in global security in the private sector. Currently retired, she is a cancer survivor and received her cancer care at Duke. She volunteers at Cornucopia Cancer Support Center where she teaches yoga. She is also a Duke hospice volunteer. 

Marilyn Hartman

Before her retirement, Marilyn Hartman (co-chair) designed and directed programs for personal and professional growth at Duke Continuing Studies. As a member of PAC, and a cancer survivor herself, she works to strengthen the two-way factor of the patient and medical staff link toward healing, learning, and well being.

Jo Anne Jeffries

Jo Anne Jeffries has held executive and other leadership positions in local, state, and national autism societies. As a member of PAC, she is working to strengthen communication between doctors and nurses, and also between medical staff, patients, and their families.

Judith Muse

Judith Muse has acted as a patient advocate for family members, friends, and herself. Through these experiences she has become deeply interested in the intersection of the medical system and the people that it serves, and is committed to represent the voices of patients and their families. Judith holds a master's degree in Family Studies, volunteers with Project Compassion, and is a referral specialist at a caregiver support center.

Mary-Russell Roberson

Mary-Russell Roberson is a freelance science writer and editor, specializing in science curricula, science articles, and exhibits in state park visitor centers and science centers. She has also co-authored a book on the geology of the Carolinas. She was born in Duke Hospital and has had many experiences with Duke Medicine as a patient, family member, and supportive friend. 

Erica Rothman

A former social worker and psychotherapist, Erica Rothman is a documentary filmmaker who combines her professional experiences when working in health care settings. She has a particular interest in end-of-life issues, and in the family experience when one member is dying. Erica's commitment is to give voice to the often-muted speech of patients and families.

Martin J. Sinicki

Martin Sinicki has held multiple leadership positions in health care within the federal government and has extensive knowledge of the Joint Commission's standards. His goal as a PAC member is to assist Duke management in building stronger communication and relationships between patients, medical staff, and patient families through patient navigators. Martin serves as the PAC liaison to Duke Primary Care.

Vance Smith

Retired Durham native Vance Smith is an experienced DUMC heart patient. In addition to serving on the Patient Advocacy Council, he is an active DUMC Heart Center volunteer (since 2000). His weekly interactions with patients, family members, and hospital staff provide him with a front-line, real-time perspective to patient and family in-patient issues.

Joan Tetel-Hanks

Drama therapist Joan Tetel-Hanks developed and directed the standardized patient program at Duke University School of Medicine, which focuses on how medical students can learn to deal with the medical and psycho-social problems they will encounter in patient care in professional and caring manners. She serves PAC as a liaison to the Duke University School of Medicine.