Kathleen Coughlin, MSN, ANP-BC, BMTCN, is an Oncology nurse practitioner and clinical nursing director of the bone marrow transplant/oncology unit at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA. She has been a nurse for 26 years at Tufts Medical Center, Cancer Center, and is passionate about providing care to patients and families struggling with a cancer diagnosis. Coughlin is known for her compassion, dedication and leadership. She is a strong advocate for her patients, and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that they receive the best possible care. In addition to her clinical work, Coughlin is a mentor, educator and advocate for nurses and advanced practice providers in the Cancer Center. She is committed to helping novice nurses develop their skills, knowledge and love for Oncology nursing. 

Coughlin is a graduate of Fairfield University, Walden University and currently enrolled in the University of Massachusetts, Lowell for her doctorate. She is board certified in oncology nursing and bone marrow transplant nursing. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, the Oncology Nursing Society and the American Society for Transplantation and Cellular Therapy.

Coughlin is a highly respected member of the health care community. She is known for her clinical expertise, her compassion for her patients and her commitment to serving the community. 

Matthew Mangold, BSN, RN, is a radiation oncology nurse at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia. He is also the founder of the Radiating Valor, which recognizes the service of veterans who are being treated for cancer.

Mangold comes from a military family and he is passionate about honoring America’s veterans. When he learned that many of the patients he sees at Fox Chase had a military background, he established the Radiating Valor to celebrate them for their service.  Mangold’s gift to veterans is a handcrafted American flag made of wood. He presents the flags to veterans on their last day of treatment. 

Mangold is a graduate of Penn State University.   He is a compassionate and dedicated nurse who is committed to providing the best possible care to his patients. He is also a strong patient advocate, not just for his patients on the genitourinary service but for all patients receiving care in the radiation department.

In addition to his work in the radiation oncology unit, Mangold is working toward oncology certification and serves on two councils: the patient education committee for the hospital and the staff wellness committee which is a system council.  Almost all of Mangold’s responsibilities support patient advocacy, an aspect he genuinely enjoys.

Kaifan Zhao, AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Kaifan Zhao, AGACNP-BC, possesses a comprehensive educational background. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from California State University Long Beach (2010), a Master of Science in Nursing, specializing as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, from the University of California Los Angeles (2015). He earned his Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from California State University Fresno (2024).

He is currently employed within City of Hope’s supportive care medicine, providing palliative care services to cancer patients. His clinical practice encompasses inpatient visits, ambulatory consultations, and telehealth consultations, extending access to care for geographically remote and mobility-limited patient populations.

Zhao has demonstrated leadership and expertise through his involvement in the Goals of Care Planning Committee and the Substance Use Referral Committee at City of Hope. He is committed to addressing system-level gaps and advocating for holistic and culturally sensitive patient care.

Recognizing the specific needs of patients who speak Mandarin and Cantonese, he established a specialized clinic within supportive medicine in 2023, serving over 100 individuals to date. He is currently developing a formal infrastructure to enhance the clinic's accessibility and utilization.

In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Zhao is an educator. He precepts nurse practitioner students and presents at local conferences and workshops on palliative care and cultural competency. His fluency in Mandarin enables him to provide interpretation services at City of Hope.