Leadership Board

Matt Dell is the CEO of NerveOTX and a dedicated advocate for early cancer detection, survivorship, and proactive care through advanced diagnostics. A survivor of multiple HPV16-positive metastatic recurrences, Matt’s journey has fueled his mission to expand awareness, access, and insurance reimbursement for cutting-edge monitoring tools such as NavDx and Signatera. His story was recently featured by Naveris, where he shared how proactive NavDx testing detected his lung metastasis early and ultimately saved his life — a turning point that reshaped both his perspective and his purpose.

After facing several recurrences and navigating treatment decisions across leading cancer centers, Matt committed himself to helping others avoid the uncertainty, delays, and blind spots he experienced during his own journey. He collaborates closely with clinicians, researchers, and advocacy organizations to advance HPV education, broaden patient access to molecular diagnostics, support immunotherapy innovation, and empower patients with credible information and expert connections.

Professionally, Matt leads NerveOTX, a direct-current neuro-therapy company trusted by medical practices, professional athletes, and rehabilitation centers nationwide. With over 35 years as an entrepreneur and operator, he has built mission-driven companies, advised founders, and leveraged a broad national network across healthcare, sports performance, and wellness.

Matt divides his time between Chicago and Naples, Florida where he remains heavily involved in community fundraising and patient support initiatives. He uses his story, network, and experience to guide others through the complexities of HPV-related cancer care with more clarity and support than he had.

Lillian Kreppel is the CEO and Co-Founder of HPV Cancers Alliance, alongside actress Marcia Cross and business professional Dan Lifton. A survivor of HPV-related anal cancer, Lillian’s personal experience profoundly shaped her path as an activist and fuels her tireless commitment to education, awareness, and advocacy. She leads with urgency and purpose, believing deeply that "although HPV impacts nearly everyone, no one should die from this preventable virus." Under her leadership, HPVCA has become a national voice in advancing HPV-related cancer prevention and equity. Lillian was recently honored as a Lived Experience Ambassador by the American Cancer Society’s National HPV Roundtable. Motivated, driven, and deeply compassionate, she continues to empower both the public and medical communities to take action, because the time is now to Spread Knowledge and Save Lives. 

https://www.survivornet.com/articles/lillian-kreppel-got-cancer-through-hpv-and-she-wants-to-stop-the-vaccine-controversy/
A Survivor Perspective | Lillian Kreppel – YouTube
https://www.patientresource.com/Anal_Survivor_Story3.aspx
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https://womenforone.com/surviving-and-fighting-cancer/
https://womenforone.com/ending-the-stigma-around-anal-cancer/

Jamie Otis Hehner met her hubby on Season One of the popular reality television series Married at First Sight. After meeting at the alter six years ago, they are still happily married and have two beautiful children, Henley Grace & Hendrix Douglas. Now, they co-host the top podcast, Hot Marriage, Cool Parents and have a YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers. Jamie also hosts Married at First Sight: Unfiltered and appears on Married at First Sight: Couples Cam on Lifetime. After being diagnosed with Cervical Dysplasia due to HPV in 2020, she has been a public advocate for frank and open talk around HPV and women’s health. Jamie is also a registered nurse who worked at New York’s Columbia Presbyterian where she specialized in labor and delivery.

Dan Lifton is CEO of Quality of Life Labs, a research-driven health nutrition company recognized by three prestigious Nutracon awards for “Best New Product of the Year.” Previously, Dan served as President of the “Patented and Branded Products” division at Maypro Industries, the leading global supplier of nutritional ingredients.

Dan holds an MBA with honors from Columbia Business School, a BS in Economics cum laude from the Georgetown School of Foreign Service, and a certificate from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Dan serves on the board of the Natural and Organic Health Association and regularly mentors start-up entrepreneurs in the health and wellness, green tech and non-profit industries.

JULIA DeVILLERS is a bestselling and award-winning author of middle grade and YA fiction and nonfiction books. She recently sold a TV Pilot to CBS (her first adult project). She is a co-producer on the docuseries, “Anxious Nation,” about kids and anxiety. Julia is a recent survivor of anal cancer.

Andrew Ackerman consults with not for profit organizations in the arts, education, and health and on projects that integrate different disciplines. With 45 years of experience in not for profit management, government policy development and partnering with major corporations, he specializes in refining and connecting mission to long term vision, creative ideas and sustainable human and capital resources. With a broad view of the marketplace and networks, Andy generates ideas and pathways to forge new alliances and pathways in align mission and vision with program, often serving as a comprehensive planner to make strategic planning efficient and affordable. 

Previously, Andrew was the Laurie M. Tisch Executive Director of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan (CMOM) for 29 years. During that time, the Museum more than doubled its attendance and budget; secured funding for influential exhibitions and programs; implemented city, state and nationwide outreach projects in early childhood health and literacy; and committed to welcome and give voice to diverse communities. Major projects such as the nationally touring exhibition “America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far,” exhibitions about American Jazz and the cultures of Japan and China and contemporary arts shows all engaged community members in leadership roles. To reach into the community, the Museum installed health and learning “hubs” in 30 homeless shelters and Head Start Centers citywide. Each hub features permanent exhibitory, graphics and initial programs to foster healthy living and early literacy. 

In late 2017, Andrew successfully led the Museum’s effort to acquire 361 Central Park West as its new home, securing pledges for almost $50 million. The new site will double the amount of exhibition space and will accommodate more than twice the number of visitors than the current museum location. 

Prior to his tenure at CMOM, Andrew was the first full time director of the Arts in Education Program for the New York State Council on the Arts, working in partnership with the State Education Department. He authored new guidelines and oversaw the funding of hundreds of projects each year. From 1977 to 1986, Ackerman was the Associate Director of The Jewish Museum and Director of Education, where he oversaw all educational initiatives, curated exhibitions and administered international projects.

Andrew is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Herbert H. Lehman College and earned a M.A. from the University of Michigan. He has served on the staff of archaeological excavations in Israel, published a book and numerous articles, delivered scores of conference speeches and appeared on national and local television.

Heather Entenmann has worked in the vaccine industry for the past 16 years where she combines her public health expertise and passion with business strategy.  Two years ago, Heather joined the Sanofi US Vaccine Public Affairs & Patient Advocacy team leading initiatives focused on vaccine advocacy, policy, and public health partnerships.  During her career, Heather has led multiple team projects with the goal of improving vaccine confidence, strengthening vaccine policy, and building partnerships that advance vaccine access and awareness. 

Heather is excited to join the HPV Alliance Leadership team! When Heather was ten her father was diagnosed with a HPV related cancer and she remembers watching him go through multiple surgeries to recover.  Fortunately, Heather’s father survived, but it forever changed his life.  She hopes to use her passion for advocacy and public health to increase awareness and advance policy that eliminates HPV related cancers.

William Brown, a seasoned healthcare executive and theater aficionado, brings a wealth of experience to the HPV Alliance Board of Directors. A Los Angeles native, William has embraced New York City as home for the past 30 years. As the Founder and CEO of Reimbursify, a pioneering insurance reimbursement platform, he has revolutionized access to healthcare and mental health support for tens of thousands of practitioners and patients. William seamlessly fuses his professional life with his artistic endeavors, serving as President of the ACC Theater in NYC, the nation’s oldest continuously producing theatrical society, founded in 1884. An accomplished actor, director, and producer, his leadership has fortified the theater’s reputation as a cultural landmark.

In joining the HPV Alliance, William will leverage his innovative mindset and commitment to public health, reflecting his passion for blending creativity and practical solutions to address societal health issues.

Shriya is an artist and designer who grew up in the Bay Area, California. She is excited by the idea of working for a nonprofit like HPVCA and exercising her love for craft and storytelling through her work. She has lived in California her whole life, studying Design at University of Southern California. She believes strongly in the fight to spread HPV cancer awareness, and the idea that knowledge brings power.

Haley Williams is the Social Media Consultant for the HPV Cancers Alliance, where she develops content ideas grounded in recent HPV research and aligned with key health and education awareness dates. With a background in public health and a focus on maternal and child health, Haley brings a strong commitment to health equity and addressing disparities in marginalized communities. She is currently preparing to enter medical school with the goal of becoming an obstetrician/gynecologist.

Isabella is a public health professional specializing in patient education, sexual health promotion, and infectious disease. She serves as an Assistant Instructor at the UVM Larner College of Medicine, where she applies her expertise in clinical uro-oncology and health equity research to train future healthcare professionals. In her role as Project Manager at the HPV Cancers Alliance, she oversees all programming, driving initiatives that enhance HPV education, advocacy, and patient support. With a deep commitment to women’s health and public health policy, Isabella is dedicated to advancing equitable healthcare solutions and improving patient outcomes.

Shazia Ahmad serves as a Senior Director of the Patient & Physician Services team at UBC, a leading provider of pharmaceutical support services. Shazia earned a B.S. in physiology and neurobiology from the University of Maryland and has 20+ years of experience in the healthcare industry. In her role at UBC, Shazia provides oversight and strategy on patient recruitment and retention as well as site feasibility and recruitment for clinical, late stage, safety and risk management programs. Shazia has a passion for ensuring the patient journey and pathway to diagnosis is understood in every program she implements. Shazia is a recognized thought leader and is actively involved with integrating patient advocacy representation in her programs and is also actively involved in presenting with patient advocacy representatives in industry conferences on the importance of working with advocacy groups in the clinical research programs and has chaired sessions at major industry wide meetings, such as the Annual DIA Conference.

Before joining UBC, Shazia served as a study coordinator at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While at the NIH, Shazia coordinated intramural clinical trials across the various institutes, including the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Her work included direct parent/patient family interaction across various indications, including but not limited to Human Papilloma Virus (HPV). Shazia also served as a study coordinator for ClinSearch, a private research center where she supported protocols from various sponsors and therapeutic areas.

Shazia is a thought-leader in patient advocacy, with a desire to improve healthcare and integrate successful solutions that bring optimal access and diversity. Shazia is committed to support the organization in the advancement of awareness and education of HPV.

“I am very excited to join the HPV Alliance Board, and thrilled to be a part of this amazing group of leaders in healthcare with the uniform goal to help advance the prevention of HPV-related cancers through education, advocacy, and research.”