Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST
Chief Philanthropy Officer & President, Inova Health Foundation
Highlights
- LBBC Medical Advisory Board member since 2023
- Nationally known for her work in sexual health and cancer
- Respected leader in the field of oncology social work
Sage Bolte, PhD, LCSW, CST, is chief philanthropy officer and president of the Inova Health Foundation in Falls Church, Virginia.
She joined Inova 15 years ago as an oncology counselor and most recently served as executive director of Life with Cancer and Patient Experience for the Inova Schar Cancer Institute. Dr. Bolte is nationally known for her work in sexual health and cancer and is a respected leader in the field of oncology social work.
As chief philanthropy officer, Dr. Bolte works closely with the board of trustees, staff, volunteers, and donors to achieve Inova’s goals, institutionalize best practices, and establish a culture of philanthropy across the entire organization. She also oversees development strategies, including major and planned gifts, events, and foundational and corporate giving.
Dr. Bolte has written or contributed to several peer-reviewed articles and books, including three chapters in the Oxford textbook The Handbook for Oncology Social Work.
Experience & accolades
Expertise
- Sexual health and cancer
- Philanthropy and major giving
Education
- The Catholic University of America
- Doctor of Philosophy, Social Work
- University of Michigan
- Masters of Social Work, Interpersonal Practice
- Hope College
- Bachelors of Psychology and Social Work
Experience
- Inova Health (2004-Present)
- Interim president, behavioral health
- Chief philanthropy officer and president, Inova Health Foundation
- Executive director, Life with Cancer & Patient Experience
- Associate director, psychosocial programs
- Program coordinator, oncology counselor
- Private Consultant (2003-Present)
- Lecturer and trainer, oncology sexual health
- Speakers Bureau (2008-2010)
- Medical and nursing convention, North Carolina
- Genentech speaker’s board
- George Mason University (2008-2009)
- Adjunct faculty
- The Catholic University of America (2007-2009)
- Teacher, health care seminar
- Faculty liaison
- Student support resource
- Johns Hopkins University (2002-2004)
- Social worker
- Researcher
- Karmanos Cancer Institute (2001-2002)
- Oncology social work intern
- Assertive Community Treatment, Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (2001)
- Case manager
- Get Connected! Camo of GEM Girls Club (1999)
- Assistant camp director
- Hospice of Holland (1998-1999)
- Hospice bereavement counselor intern
Awards & distinctions
- Inova Honoree, 2018
- Champion Award, Cherry Blossom Breast Cancer Foundation, 2016
Professional memberships & board positions
- LBBC Medical Advisory Board
- Association of Oncology Social Work
Publications
- Management of Depression and Anxiety in Adult Survivors of Cancer: ASCO Guideline Update. Journal of Clinical Oncology, 2023
- “Sexuality and Cancer,” The Handbook of Oncology Social Work (Oxford University Press, 2015), pp. 247-254
- From Distress Guidelines to Developing Models of Psychosocial Care: Current Best Practices. Journal of Psychosocial Oncology, 2012
- Sexual Issues in Special Populations: Adolescents and Young Adults. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 2008
