TCF Summit Speaker

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.

Dr. Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, FAOSW
Dr. Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, FAOSW
Clinician
2026

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.

At the TCF Summit

  • 2026 TCF Summit (Las Vegas): Reconnecting with Yourself and Others After Cancer
  • 2026 TCF Summit (Las Vegas): Caregiver Breakout (moderator)

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.

TCF Summit 2027 · April 16–18 · Las Vegas

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