Meet the Minds Behind the Mission
A dedicated team of experts, caregivers, and innovators united to empower and support cancer patients and their loved ones. Through expertise, empathy, and innovation, we bridge the gap between care and connection — so no one ever faces cancer alone.
A dedicated fitness specialist and certified Pilates instructor, Danielle brings a unique perspective to healthcare innovation. As a cancer survivor, her own journey inspired the creation of I Am Still Alive. Her passion for wellness, resilience, and community-driven solutions fuels the mission to transform oncology and radiotherapy education globally.
Dr. Patel brings 17 years of experience across a remarkable range of institutions — including Yale New Haven Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Mass General Hospital, Dana-Farber Institute, UPenn Cancer Center, the University of Wisconsin Radiation Oncology, the Veterans Administration, and many leading hospitals and standalone clinics nationwide. As Chief Medical Officer and Chief Operating Officer of I AM STILL ALIVE, LLC, he contributes a rare wealth of clinical knowledge and experiential wisdom in oncologic and broader healthcare, earning over 400 patient-verified five-star reviews across the country.
Dr. Hande is an established leader in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and statistics, with over 31 years of expertise in technology. He has devoted his career to innovation and product development leveraging AI and statistical machine learning, holding senior leadership roles at leading multinational technology companies and faculty positions at globally renowned universities.