Our Leadership

Paige Humble leads the team at Lung Cancer Initiative as Chief Executive Officer. She is a graduate of Meredith College, with a Master of Business Administration, and she received her undergraduate degree in Journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Prior to joining the LCI team, Paige served as Associate Director of Service Line Communications and Market Development at Duke Network Services where she served as Duke’s primary liaison for marketing and brand integration efforts with Duke Health’s affiliates. She is currently active representing LCI in the National Lung Cancer Roundtable, Lung Cancer Action Network, Health Research Alliance, and the North Carolina Advisory Committee on Cancer and the Raleigh Chamber of Commerce.

Jenni Danai has been creating and overseeing programs for the Lung Cancer Initiative since 2013. She received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois and her master’s in public health from UNC-Greensboro. She has been in the healthcare field for 15 years; previously she was the Health Initiatives Manager for the North Carolina Academy of Family Physicians where she managed grant-funded projects for several public health issues including health disparities, childhood obesity and tobacco. In her free time, she is busy running her two girls from horse camp to swim lessons and spending time with her husband.

Lynne Hicks has managed all of the accounting needs for the organization since 2008. She received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Albright College in 1986 and obtained her CPA license in 1993. She has been assisting with the accounting needs of various companies and organizations on a part time basis since 2002. She enjoys splitting her time between Cary and Boone with her husband and supporting both her children and grandchildren in whatever ways she can.

Susan Kjellqvist serves as the Development Director for Lung Cancer Initiative, where she oversees LCI’s development program and provides support for the organization’s fundraising events and advocacy programs. With 30 years of experience in marketing, development, and fundraising, Susan is committed to creating opportunities for individuals and organizations to unite in support of causes they are passionate about and fostering meaningful community connections. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, home improvement projects, gardening, reading, and traveling.

Sue Daniels joined the LCI team in 2021 as the Office Manager. She received her bachelor’s degree in Communications from East Carolina University. Sue has a passion for public health, working with nonprofits, and serving others. In her free time, she enjoys photography, going to the beach, and spending time with her family.

Macy joined the Lung Cancer Initiative in 2025 as a Program Manager and brings a passion for partnership building and collaboration, believing that strong connections are key to meaningful change. She leads the Screening Saves program, focused on increasing awareness of lung screening resources and advancing early detection efforts across North Carolina and beyond. Born and raised in Oklahoma, she earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Master of Public Health from Oklahoma State University and is a Certified Health Education Specialist®. Outside of work, Macy enjoys running, spending time with her husband and their dog, visiting family, and cheering on college football.

Juliet Black joined the Lung Cancer Initiative as an intern from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and was soon offered a part-time position as Event Coordinator in August 2025. Passionate about crafting exceptional experiences, Juliet excels at planning seamless and memorable meetings. In her role, she oversees coordination of the LUNGe Forward Run/Walks. Before joining LCI, she worked as an Administrative Assistant for the City of Durham. Juliet earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Mount Olive and a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism from UNC Greensboro. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.

Raychelle Leonard is a 13-year volunteer with Lung Cancer Initiative and Event Coordinator for two LUNGe 5k Events.   She lost her father to lung cancer in 2014 and has been a passionate advocate of the cause, helping to raise money towards research, education, and support.  In her free time, she enjoys reading, crossword puzzles, and true-crime documentaries.