WHO WE ARE

Shameka is an Escondido native that developed a passion for melanoma. Her passion grew more and more as she  was the sole caregiver for her husband for 9 years as he fought melanoma. She has given her all to the mission of  educating others about melanoma. Shameka currently resides in Menifee, California, and is now carrying on the mission that her late husband Eric Martin started with Stage Free Melanoma as the new President of Stage Free Melanoma.  

Shawn Brown is a native of Richmond, Va. The USMC moved Shawn to SoCal in 1998. After serving 20 years in military and law enforcement Shawn stayed in SoCal now residing in Menifee, Ca. With his many years of leadership in military, law enforcement and ministry, Shawn chose to use his leadership skills and experience in the nonprofit sector. Serving on the executive committee for the North San Diego County NAACP for 3 years in various capacities. Now serving as Secretary for Stage Free Melanoma.

Tiffany is a Escondido, Ca native that now resides in Menifee, Ca. She graduated from the nursing program at Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville in 2012. Tiffany was a CNA for 16 years and as a LVN for 10 years. Some of Tiffany’s positions include travel nurse, nursing supervisor, and nursing director. Tiffany became more passionate about melanoma education, when a family member was diagnosed. Tiffany was there to support her family not only professionally but personally. Tiffany’s primary role with Stage Free Melanoma is CFO and also serves as a medical advisor to the board.   

Carla is a San Diego, Ca native and currently resides in Menifee Ca. Carla has been the Public Relations & Marketing Representative for Picasso Dental Care for 10 years. Her passion for Stage Free Melanoma comes from the amazing friendship she shared with Eric Martin. Eric opened her eyes to really being aware of how dangerous skin cancer can be and how important it is to get the younger generations to be informed as well so that families can prevent their loved ones from going through the battle that he went through with Melanoma. In Carla’s role as Public Relations Representative for Stage Free Melanoma her personal goal is to continue pushing forward Eric's mission in impacting and changing lives. #stopitbeforeitstarts

Graduate of Santa Clara University, Arnold wanted to do something that would have a positive impact on society after his close friend, Eric Martin, was diagnosed and struggled for some years with Melanoma. A native of San Diego, CA, Arnold now lives in Texas and works for an EV company. He leverages his 15+ years of consulting experience to Stage FREE Melanoma as a consultant on the board.

Robyn is a San Diego native and still resides in the San Diego area. After being diagnosed with melanoma over 20 years ago Robyn developed a passion to educate and assist in the education of melanoma, after spending most of her life in the sun without being educated about it herself. Robyn is one of the original board members for Stage Free. Robyn now serves as an advisor on the Stage Free Melanoma Board. 

Penny is a native of Lincoln City, Oregon and currently resides there. Her passion for melanoma developed when her son was diagnosed in 2011. Penny was also diagnosed in 2014 with stage 1B melanoma which is now in remission. She wants to assist in educating the masses about melanoma. Penny serves on the Stage Free Melanoma board as an advisor.