Theresa D. Metcalfe

Theresa D. Metcalfe is the tenacious, transformative founder of Phoenix Survivor Network. Theresa is the author of The Pink Phoenix: A Strong and Fearless Win Over Cancer…Twice!, a book that details both hers and her loved ones experience with breast cancer. Theresa is also the creator of the book Strong and Fearless: Elevating, Motivating, and Encouraging Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Co-Survivors, which is an anthology that explores the journey of other resilient women's journey with breast cancer. 

Theresa holds a BA in English Education, a MA in School Leadership, and a MA in Human Services Administration. As a young girl, Theresa always wanted to be a teacher, but after over 10 years in the classroom, life took her in a different direction and she began working as a social worker in various capacities for the State of Illinois and other nonprofit and community organizations. 

Theresa’s goal of helping others has motivated her to create Phoenix Survivor Network (often referred to as PSN) so she can empower, encourage, and assist as many breast cancer patients, survivors and co-survivors as possible, letting them know they do not have to walk this journey alone!