In addition to being a cancer survivor, she was the caregiver for her fiancé Hamid, who died of cancer in 2007, and for her father who died of cancer in 2011. This places her in the unique position to understand not only the medical issues and rigors of treatment, but also the emotional and financial impact on cancer patients and their families. Dr. Rember is a Komak Founder. She has served on the Stewardship Council since the inception of Komak. She served as a Komak Board Member from 2009-2011. She continues to be an advisor to the Komak Board as well as liaison between the Komak board and the Komak Stewardship Council. Dr. Rember currently practices at Pacific Medical Group in Tigard, Oregon. She is a co-founder of Law Partners, a cooperative support group at Willamette University, College of Law. She has experience in management and administration, public speaking and has received awards in teaching.