NCCC Arizona (Southwest Regional) Chapter

Chapter Leader:  Kristen Carrillo

My name is Kristen. I was born in Connecticut and moved across the country to Arizona when I was young, as my mom was accepted to one of the first physician assistant programs in the country. Arizona has been home ever since. I am married to a wonderful and supportive man, and we are the proud parents of three boys. When I am not momming, you will find me in nature, exploring anything health and wellness related, or diving into my love of crystals, energy, and spirituality. We have two dogs, and my chosen friends and family are everything to me.

I have spent over a decade working in healthcare, much of it in operational leadership across multiple specialties — with women’s and children’s health being closest to my heart. That background gave me something invaluable: the language, the knowledge, and the confidence to ask questions and advocate for myself when something felt off.

In October of 2025, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer after several missed opportunities in my care. My pap results were not properly followed up on, and I had no idea I had HPV as I had been vaccinated at a young age. Even with my background, it still slipped through — and that experience deepened something I had long believed: that women need even more than information. We need space to turn inward.

We live in a world that pulls our energy outward — constantly. Toward our families, our work, our communities. And somewhere in the middle of all of that giving, we lose touch with ourselves. Our bodies are always speaking to us, but we have to be present enough to listen. Knowing yourself — your rhythms, your cycles, your baseline — is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health. That awareness looks different for every woman, but it starts in the same place: a commitment to coming back to yourself.

That is what led me to become a chapter leader for the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), an organization dedicated to serving women with, or at risk for, cervical cancer and HPV-related disease, and advocating for cervical health through education, early vaccination, and regular screening.

My goal is to help women build that foundation — not just by sharing information, but by creating space for deeper self-awareness and self-trust. When you know yourself, you notice when something shifts. You ask better questions. You advocate more effectively. And you stop waiting for someone else to tell you how you feel. That is where real health begins.

Chapter Leader Vicki Doctor

My name is Vicki, and I’m a nurse leader and precision medicine professional based in Phoenix, Arizona. My career as a nurse has been rooted in oncology, with a strong focus on improving access to innovative care, advancing cancer prevention, and advocating for patients through education and equity.

My passion for cervical cancer prevention is deeply personal. My siblings’ mother died of cervical cancer at the age of 28 in the 1960s, a time when prevention and guideline-directed early detection were not available. That crushing loss stranded my siblings and my father, inspiring my mother to help. I owe my existence to selflessness and the tragedy of cancer. It often feels like my career in oncology was preordained.

I truly believe cervical cancer is one of the few cancers we have the power to eliminate. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, I will work to raise awareness about HPV vaccination, routine screening, and the importance of early intervention.

As an NCCC chapter leader, I’m focused on building a strong, connected community in Phoenix, one that empowers individuals, supports those impacted by cervical cancer, and works toward a future where this disease no longer exists.