Who are we?
CancerCollegeAlliance (CCA) was founded in 2024 by Natalya Green. After being diagnosed in her university clinic with breast cancer, she looked to her university for support but discovered that they were just as unprepared as her. After late nights online, she quickly realized that despite the number of growing cases of cancer among young adults, resources and data were limited, especially for those within the higher education community.
A cancer diagnosis is hard on anyone, but for college students who are undergoing social, vocational, academic, and financial changes, a diagnosis stops their world. Not every diagnosed student has support. That is why we are here: to offer #degreesofsupport!
Students: You have worked so hard to get to where you are at, and we believe cancer should not be a barrier to earning your degree.
Who are We
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Natalya is a doctoral candidate and a breast cancer survivor. She utilizes her voice and research to advocate for awareness, education, and support for young adult cancer.
Within academia, Natalya focuses on improving educational opportunities, resources, and outcomes within K-12 and higher education for historically marginalized populat
Natalya is a doctoral candidate and a breast cancer survivor. She utilizes her voice and research to advocate for awareness, education, and support for young adult cancer.
Within academia, Natalya focuses on improving educational opportunities, resources, and outcomes within K-12 and higher education for historically marginalized populations, including those identifying as a minority, disabled, and/or foster youth. She loves to spend time with her family and pets.
Brayden Crouch, B.A., Grant Writing Specialist
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Brayden is a philosophy alumni from the University of Florida with a specialty in bioethical issues including reproductive rights and informed consent laws.
He has been diagnosed with and is still fighting late stage hodgkins lymphoma. In his spare time he is an outdoorsman, photographer, visual artist, and proud cat dad.
Jaxen Ranson, Financial Operator
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Dr. Tina Busby, Medical Specialist
Jaxen is a pre-law student studying political science at the University of Florida. He has worked in information technologies for the last three years, where he was introduced to software that would develop a more detailed enterprise resource planning system for LLC's franchisees and CEOs.
Jaxen has watched his mother battle breast cance
Jaxen is a pre-law student studying political science at the University of Florida. He has worked in information technologies for the last three years, where he was introduced to software that would develop a more detailed enterprise resource planning system for LLC's franchisees and CEOs.
Jaxen has watched his mother battle breast cancer. Feeling there wasn't anyone she could talk to, concerned about rising medical expenses, and disheartened when it'd came back after being in remission, he was inspired by her courage and strength and participates in cancer initiatives to provide support for those battling cancer in our community.
Dr. Tina Busby, Medical Specialist
Natalya Green, M.Ed., CEO and Founder
Dr. Tina Busby, Medical Specialist
Dr. Busby is a practicing family physician in Oregon. Her first experience with cancer was when her mother sadly passed away from breast cancer while she was in college.
Her mother's diagnosis sparked an interest in a career in medicine. Despite her own breast cancer diagnosis, Dr. Busby has been practicing for over 30 years and is a proud cancer survivor.
Key Advocates
Bibina Joseph, Social Media Intern
Aja Perry, Integrative Occupational Therapist & Somatic Practitioner
Aja Perry, Integrative Occupational Therapist & Somatic Practitioner
Bibina is an undergraduate at the University of Florida. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors in Animal Sciences alongside a minor in Agricultural and Natural Resources Communications.
Having expertise within social media, she hopes to use popular social media platforms to inform, educate, and inspire others.
Aja Perry, Integrative Occupational Therapist & Somatic Practitioner
Aja Perry, Integrative Occupational Therapist & Somatic Practitioner
Aja Perry, Integrative Occupational Therapist & Somatic Practitioner
Aja is an integrative occupational therapist, somatic practitioner, veteran, and breast cancer survivor. Aja combines her expertise as an occupational therapist and somatic practitioner with her own lived experiences to provide individuals with a trauma-informed, body-based approach to healing their mind, body, and relationships.
Aja's w
Aja is an integrative occupational therapist, somatic practitioner, veteran, and breast cancer survivor. Aja combines her expertise as an occupational therapist and somatic practitioner with her own lived experiences to provide individuals with a trauma-informed, body-based approach to healing their mind, body, and relationships.
Aja's work is rooted in the values of authenticity, curiosity, and connection, and the belief that everything we are able to feel as humans, makes sense. In her spare time, she utilizes her gifts to volunteer with young cancer survivors, and various sustainability and wellness foundations around Tampa Bay, as well as immerse in mind body practices, and spend time with her family and friends in nature.