Team
Staff
Sarah McLean
Executive Director
Sarah McLean is a two-time breast cancer survivor. Her first diagnosis was at the young age of 26 and her second diagnosis was at 34. She has dedicated her life to the emotional and spiritual restoration of survivors as well as their families.
She and her husband, Steve, founded Project 31, which supports the breast cancer community through outreach, education, and financial support. She lives in Oklahoma City with Steve and their two children, Colin and Tatum. She is the author of the recently published Pink Is The New Black.
Jennifer Harrod, B.S.N, R.N., C.B.C.N.
Breast Nurse Navigator
Dawn Harth
Marketing Director
Dawn oversees the marketing and branding of Project31. She has worked in all aspects of the advertising and marketing business and has a heart for the mission of Project31 – utilizing her love of the written word and passion for storytelling to reach women and their families affected by breast cancer.
Pam Robertson
Resource Coordinator
Pam served as a military spouse for 17 years, during which she was involved in several organizations. She has four grandchildren who keep her active. Before retiring she worked with an international ministry for 15 years. Currently, she volunteers with The Military Welcome Center located at Will Rogers International Airport, as well as Grace Home in Blanchard, OK. Pam is an experienced caregiver to a breast cancer survivor. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends and traveling.
Becki Sigmon
Director of Operations
Becki is a breast cancer survivor and is passionate about using her experience and her relationship with the Lord to serve other women and their families who are walking through the breast cancer journey. Before joining Project31, she worked for 37 years with the Department of Justice. She and her husband, David, are now enjoying time with their two grandchildren.
Voluntary Members
Steve McLean
Volunteer-In-Chief
Steve is the co-founder of Project31 with his wife, Sarah. The McLeans have been married for more than 20 years and were barely into their second year of marriage when Sarah was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. She underwent radiation, overcame the cancer, and she and Steve had two children, Colin and Tatum. Just a few short years later, they faced her second diagnosis. The experience they had created the drive in both of their hearts to begin Project31. Steve’s passion is working with other men who are walking the breast cancer journey with their wives. He has been a general contractor for more than 20 years and coaches baseball, with a heart for mentoring young men.
Elizabeth Freeman
General Counsel
Elizabeth is an attorney at Crowe & Dunlevy, P.C. in downtown Oklahoma City. Elizabeth previously served as a judicial law clerk at the Oklahoma Supreme Court after graduating from Oklahoma City University School of Law. Prior to law school, Elizabeth played college golf at Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, Oklahoma. Elizabeth is a passionate advocate for others and is honored to serve Project 31 and witness the Lord’s hand in its positive impact on women and families of Oklahoma.
Board Members
Tracy Cothran
Board President
Tracy Cothran is the Chief Operating Officer for the OU Health-Cancer Division. She has 27 years of experience in the healthcare industry with a strong emphasis in improving access and early detection of cancer. Her current operational oversight includes preventative, screening and outreach to survivorship and palliative care. Tracy has dedicated her energies to ongoing research to find a cure for cancer and to improve the lives of all people. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys time with her family, which includes her husband and two daughters. Tracy has worked with Project31 for many years and is honored to have a small part in the positive impact the organization has on the women and families of our community.
Lance Baker
Treasurer
Lance Baker is the President and Founding Partner of The Advisors, as well as a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Financial Services. He was named to the 2022 edition of the Forbes list of Best in State Wealth Advisors. With dedicated commitment to clients, he seeks to assist them with their financial plans, from managing debt to saving for retirement. Lance is passionate about helping clients pursue their goals. Outside the office, Lance volunteers with a number of organizations – Project31, Vizavance (formerly Prevent Blindness – Oklahoma) and Kismet Arts Studio & Theatre. He enjoys golf, playing guitar, supporting his children’s activities, and traveling with his wife, Laura, and their two children.
Kristin Biggerstaff
Kristin is an oncology nurse and hematology consultant. She’s passionate about making a difference in the lives of oncology patients and families. She lives in Edmond with her husband, Chris, and they have two children – Sydney and Spencer. Kristin also serves on the Oncology Nurses of Central Oklahoma board.
Juan Claros Sorto
Dr. Claros-Sorto is a surgical oncologist at Stephenson Cancer Center and assistant professor of surgery at the University of Oklahoma. He obtained his medical degree from Meharry Medical College and his surgical training at the University of Oklahoma. Upon graduation, he pursued a breast oncology fellowship at Texas Tech University. He is Board certified by the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons. As co-director of the breast cancer multidisciplinary clinic at Stephenson Cancer Center, his role is to help educate women about their surgical options and guide them in making safe decisions as they work together to fight the disease.
Lon Fett
Lon is the secretary/treasurer for Harrison-Orr Air Conditioning – a commercial mechanical contractor in Oklahoma City. With a heart for personal and leadership development, Lon serves in many voluntary and leadership roles throughout the community, in addition to his role on the Project31 board. He is a trustee on the Sheet Metal Workers Joint Apprenticeship Committee, secretary for the Sheet Metal Contractors Association, and an active member and deacon of Edmond’s First Baptist Church. Lon and his wife Jennifer have three boys: Charlie, Sam and Owen.
Holly McHargue
Holly and her husband, Sean, both work at Life.Church, where they met over 20 years ago. She is passionate about partnering with and serving at local non-profit organizations and ministries to build awareness of their missions and service to the community. Having known many breast cancer survivors, Holly has seen the positive impact of Project31 and is eager to bring her skills to support the mission even more directly.
Leah Scoles
Secretary
Leah currently serves at an international ministry. She has a Master of Business degree and more than 20 years of experience in event planning, business management, and marketing. Leah loves the Lord with all her heart and enjoys learning more about Him daily. She enjoys being a wife to her amazing husband, JD, and a mom to her incredible son, Jayden. In her free time, she enjoys training and running half marathons, spending time with family and friends, serving at her local church, watching her son fly, and encouraging others in their walk with Jesus. Leah is a breast cancer survivor and is ecstatic to serve on the Project31 board so that the journey God gave her can be used to help and encourage other survivors through their journey.
Vicki Thorp
Vice President
Vicki is a licensed pastor who served over 15 years as associate pastor at Victory Church in Oklahoma City. She is currently the adminstrator of the local plumbing business that she and her husband, Russell, purchased in 2011. As sales have grown, Vicki and her husband have expanded their ongoing support of worldwide mission organizations. In addition to her role on the Project31 board, Vicki also serves as a board member for MountainChild – dedicated to raising awareness and providing resources for the impoverished children in the Himalayn mountain region. They have also expanded their business activities to include operating several commercial and residential rental properties and, most recently, opening a distillery in downtown Oklahoma City. Vicki and Russell live in Edmond, where they remain actively involved at Victory Church.