Dorothea Staursky, DHA, MBA, MHS 

Dorothea Staursky serves as Director of Oncology Navigation and Support Services at UAB Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama, where she leads a team focused on improving cancer outcomes through patient navigation, psychosocial support, and community outreach. In this role, she advances strategic initiatives that reduce barriers to care and enhance the patient experience. 

In 2021, Dorothea received the UAB Medicine Excellence Award, the organization’s highest staff honor, for exemplifying UAB Medicine’s core values and for her leadership managing COVID-19 Testing Site Operations during the pandemic. 

Dorothea holds a Doctorate in Health Administration from the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she was recognized with the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award for academic excellence and community service. She also earned a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Millsaps College and was named the college’s 2025 Outstanding Young Alumna. 

A passionate healthcare advocate, Dorothea volunteers with the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) and is a two-time bone marrow donor. In 2023, she testified before Congress in support of federal funding for the C.W. Bill Young Cell Transplantation Program, which has facilitated more than 120,000 lifesaving transplants for patients with blood cancers and disorders. She continues to support NMDP’s advocacy efforts and has hosted donor registry drives across Alabama, Mississippi, and New York. 

Dorothea is deeply committed to serving both her church and community. She serves on her parish council and was recognized as a “Woman to Watch” by the Birmingham Business Journal. 

A member of the Junior League of Birmingham, AL since 2020, Dorothea currently serves on the Executive Board as Member Liaison. She previously served as Fund Development Vice President and Assistant Fund Development Vice President and has held several leadership roles including Chair of the Birmingham AMTRYKE Project, Go the Extra Mile Assistant Chair, and Little Black Dress Committee member. She will serve as the Provisional Director next year. 

Dorothea is a dedicated Junior League leader who brings professionalism, compassion, and humility to every role she serves.