Jamie Van Nostrand, President
Jamie Van Nostrand worked with Sean Breininger prior to his diagnosis with Fanconi Anemia, and became fast friends with him and his wife Allison. Jamie spent 20 years in fundraising and now works as a technology consultant for nonprofits, specializing in the Salesforce platform. She lives in Minneapolis with her two amazing teenage boys and two loveable dogs.
Lissa Martinez Huebner, Vice President
Lissa Martinez Huebner is excited to join the Negative Space Board in 2024. She started at the Masonic Cancer Center at the University of Minnesota in 2017 where she is the Event Manager. Lissa has a background in event planning and logistics at health charities. In her current role she works to bring together communities across Minnesota focused on cancer awareness and prevention, caregivers and survivorship, and professionals to further research and clinical practice. Lissa is passionate about using events to create a sense of community and is looking forward to bringing this passion to the Negative Space. Lissa is a former caregiver for her mom who has been cancer free since 2018. In her leisure time Lissa enjoys traveling with her husband, spending time at home with her cats, reading, and listening to podcasts.
Adam Breininger, Treasurer
Ella Whistlecroft, Member
Ella Whistlecroft (she/they) lives in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia, and is currently studying a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy. Having benefited firsthand from the services that The Negative Space offers, she understands just how vital the organization is. Ella has previously worked for Australian Healthcare Associates, surveying participants of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme and their caregivers. Having become a full time carer at age 21 for their partner, Ella is passionate about uplifting the voices of young and multiply marginalized caregivers.