Hi, I’m Kim Cranstoun, the Lead English-speaking Patient Navigator for ARENA2. Both my Bachelor’s in Psychology and my Master’s degree in Counselor Education helped influence the birth of the role of the Patient Navigation Team since our scope covers two areas I’m passionate about—educating and counseling. Although I’ve worked with many people as a counselor, it’s the work I did with families affected by rare pediatric cancers that opened my eyes to the often complex needs of families impacted by diseases, especially rare diseases. My curiosity as an educator led me to do research on current psycheducational support services in rare disease clinical trials. When my research came up empty, I decided to create this role to support individuals and families as they journey through clinical trials. A recently retired blackbelt in goju ryu karate (too many injuries to count!), I like to work out, garden and frequent thrift shops.

Hi, I’m Arilix Correa Sánchez. I’m the bilingual, Spanish-English, patient navigator for the Arena2sStudy. I obtained a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Puerto Rico in 2006 and three academic certificates in the Human Services field from Camden County College in New Jersey between the years 2019 and 2020. I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree at the Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work in New Jersey. I’m an avid reader who also loves watching Asian shows, gaming, and exploring new recipes in my spare time.

Hi, I’m Danielle Caissie. I’m the Canadian/French speaking Patient Navigator and I’m so excited to support you and your family throughout this journey! I graduated from St. Thomas University in New Brunswick, Canada in 2019 with a B.A. with Honours in Psychology. I’m currently finishing up the last term of my M.A. degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Regina in Saskatchewan, where I’ll soon be starting my doctoral studies. My clinical experience is rooted in working with children, adolescents, and their families. In my free time you can find me on the water, spending time with my family and dog, or volunteering with various community organizations!