Board of Directors
Vasantha Eswara
My name is Vasantha Eswara, founder and heart behind Sierra Cancer Wellness. As a breast cancer survivor myself, I intimately understand the challenges and emotions that come with a breast cancer diagnosis. With over 15 years of experience supporting women on their journey, I am dedicated to providing personalized guidance and empowering solutions to those affected by breast cancer. My breast cancer journey reshaped my perspective, ignited my passion, and inspired me to create Sierra Cancer Wellness. I know firsthand the fear, uncertainty, and emotional rollercoaster that accompanies this diagnosis. It is through my own experience that I have found healing, strength, and the desire to help fellow warriors navigate this challenging path. I am committed to helping others through personalized coaching sessions. My bond with you extends beyond shared experiences it encompasses the knowledge gained from supporting numerous women on their unique breast cancer journeys. With my guidance, you will navigate the challenges of treatment, find balance, and embrace a future filled with possibilities during the process of rebuilding your life after breast cancer. Take a step towards renewal and empowerment with Sierra Cancer Wellness today. Contact us to schedule a private coaching session, join our empowering community, and embark on a transformative path towards holistic well-being. Together, we'll redefine what it means to thrive after breast cancer.
Founder & Board Chair
Ellen Pensky McGraw
Ellen Pensky McGraw is an entrepreneur, marketing leader, and passionate advocate for women’s health and cancer wellness. Her career spans journalism, marketing, and public relations, with a longstanding focus on storytelling, community building, and meaningful impact.
Twenty-five years ago, Ellen founded BumbleBee Marketing Services, where she spent more than two decades helping organizations grow through strategic B2B demand generation, public relations, digital marketing, and events. Under her leadership, the agency earned multiple industry awards and was named Pleasanton’s Business of the Year in 2020. Prior to launching BumbleBee, Ellen held senior marketing communications roles in the technology and real estate sectors.
Ellen is a proud Cal Poly San Luis Obispo alumna and has remained deeply connected to the university as a mentor and advocate for the journalism program. She served on the Journalism Advisory Board for ten years, supporting milestone celebrations such as the 100-year anniversary of Mustang Daily and the 50-year anniversary of KCPR, and helping to launch Cal Poly’s journalism mentorship program.
In 2024, Ellen sold her company and intentionally shifted her focus toward health advocacy and cancer wellness founding Bluebird Wellness Marketing Services. Drawing from both personal experience and professional expertise, she now creates programs, events, podcasts, and written content that encourage women to listen to their bodies, ask questions, and advocate for their health. Her work is rooted in compassion, education, and community—values that strongly align with the mission of the Sierra Cancer Wellness Foundation, where she proudly serves as Board Secretary.
Ellen also serves on the Board of the El Dorado Hills Newcomers Organization as Vice President of Marketing, continuing her commitment to connection, service, and purposeful leadership.
Board Secretary
Board Treasurer
Sanjay Varshney, Ph.D., CFA
Dr. Sanjay Varshney serves on the board of directors of Sierra Cancer Wellness Foundation as treasurer. He is the founder and principal of Goldenstone Wealth Management in El Dorado Hills and brings more than 30 years of experience in investment management, finance, higher education and economic research. His financial expertise and commitment to the community support the Foundation’s mission to expand access to cancer survivorship programs.
Before founding Goldenstone, Dr. Varshney was a senior vice president and senior investment strategist for California and Nevada at Wells Fargo Private Bank, where he helped guide investment strategy for more than $200 billion in client assets. He also served for 10 years as dean of the College of Business Administration at Sacramento State and as the university’s vice president for economic and regional partnerships. He is currently a professor of finance at Sacramento State and regularly produces economic forecasts for the Greater Sacramento region.
Dr. Varshney earned a Ph.D. in finance from Louisiana State University, a master’s degree in economics from the University of Cincinnati and an undergraduate degree in accounting and financial management from Bombay University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has published on financial and economic topics, including in the Financial Analysts Journal.