Dr. Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, FAOSW
Chief Philanthropy Officer & President, Inova Health Foundation
Nationally recognized leader at the intersection of oncology, sexual health, and healthcare philanthropy. Dr. Bolte brings decades of clinical expertise and systems-level leadership to advance whole-person cancer care.
About Dr. Bolte
Dr. Sage Bolte is a nationally recognized leader at the intersection of oncology, sexual health, and healthcare philanthropy. She currently serves as Chief Philanthropy Officer and President of the Inova Health Foundation, where she leads fundraising strategy and partnerships in support of world-class patient care, research, and innovation across the Inova Health System.
Dr. Bolte began her career as a clinical oncology social worker, joining Inova in 2004 and later serving as Executive Director of Life with Cancer and patient experience leader at the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Her work has been instrumental in advancing comprehensive, patient-centered cancer care models that integrate psychosocial support, survivorship, and quality-of-life outcomes.
Under her leadership, Inova's philanthropic efforts have grown substantially, helping raise hundreds of millions of dollars to support clinical programs and capital initiatives.
Education & Professional Credentials
PhD in Social Work
Catholic University of America
Master of Social Work
University of Michigan
LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CST
Certified Sex Therapist
FAOSW
Fellow, Association of Oncology Social Work
BA Psychology & Social Work
Hope College
Areas of Expertise
Sexual Health & Intimacy After Cancer
Pioneering work in addressing sexual health challenges faced by cancer survivors, promoting quality of life and relationship wellness.
Comprehensive sexual health assessments
Intimacy counseling for survivors and partners
Integration into survivorship care plans
Cancer Survivorship
Developing programs and resources that support long-term survivorship, addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
Survivorship care planning
Late effects management
Peer support networks
Psychosocial Oncology
Integrating mental health, emotional support, and social services into comprehensive cancer care delivery models.
Distress screening and intervention
Family systems support
Caregiver wellness programs
Healthcare Philanthropy
Strategic fundraising leadership that has raised hundreds of millions to advance patient care, research, and innovation.
Major gift cultivation and stewardship
Campaign strategy and execution
Donor engagement and impact storytelling
Patient Experience
Championing patient-centered care models that prioritize dignity, compassion, and holistic wellness throughout the cancer journey.
Patient and family advisory councils
Experience measurement and improvement
Trauma-informed care practices
Clinical Social Work
Extensive clinical background providing direct patient support, counseling, and care coordination in oncology settings.
Crisis intervention and counseling
Resource navigation and advocacy
Interdisciplinary care coordination
What You'll Learn
Whole-Person Care Models
How to integrate psychosocial support, sexual health, and survivorship into comprehensive cancer care delivery.
Systems Leadership
Building cross-functional partnerships that advance patient-centered care and philanthropic support.
Breaking Barriers
Strategies for addressing taboo topics like sexual health and intimacy in clinical and organizational settings.
Measuring Impact
Evidence-based approaches to demonstrating the value of psychosocial oncology programs.
Cumbre TCF
10-12 de abril de 2026 • Four Seasons Las Vegas, Nevada
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