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APPs Paving the Way in Leadership – [Podcast] Ep. 221

January 21, 2026

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Advanced practice providers (APPs) are both an integral part of the care team and a driving force behind innovation in oncology. This special state society episode of CANCER BUZZ will explore how oncology APPs are stepping into leadership roles—formally and informally—to advocate for role clarity and equitable compensation, improve mentorship, and elevate the value of APPs within the multidisciplinary cancer care team. Jessica Leibelt, AGNP-C, AOCNP, from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Carlin Callaway, DMP, RN, ACNP-BC, ACNS-BC, AOCNP, from the University of Colorado Cancer Center, and Rachel M Stevenson, PA-C, from ECU Health, will share their real-world experiences of driving systemic change while paving the way for the next generation of APPs.

 

 

Guests:

Jessica Leibelt, AGNP-C, AOCNP  

Manager, Community Advanced Practice Providers

Nurse Practitioner, Hematology Oncology + Oncosexology

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center at UW Medical Center – Northwest

Seattle, WA

 

Carlin Callaway, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, ACNS-BC, AOCNP

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine

Lead Advanced Practice Provider, Medical Oncology

University of Colorado Cancer Center – Anschutz Medical Campus

Aurora, CO

Rachel M Stevenson, PA-C

Physician Assistant

ECU Health

Greenville, NC

 

“We have a huge role in educating and doing symptom management, but also really creative things like doing APP-led clinics.” - Jessica Leibelt, AGNP-C, AOCNP

“It takes a heck of a lot of work to hire people, and it takes even more work to let somebody go when it's not a good fit. So much of what I do is trying to help find [APPs] who will be a good fit for the organization” - Carlin Callaway, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, AOCNP

“Our main goal is the same [as doctors]: to make sure there is excellent health care for all individuals that come to our door. As long as we can work together, I think we can provide great health care.” - Rachel M Stevenson, PA-C

This podcast is part of the Optimizing the Role of the APP in Oncology Care program, made possible through the support from the Colorado Oncology Society, Iowa Oncology Society, Empire State Hematology & Oncology Society, Nevada Oncology Society, North Carolina Oncology Association, and Washington State Medical Oncology Society.

 

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          The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author(s)/faculty member(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of their employer(s) or the Association of Cancer Care Centers.