Ellie Ongrung is a former employee of Guam ENT Clinic who admitted to stealing thousands of dollars from the clinic over several years. She also served as the clinic director and founder for Guam Cancer Care while her case was active in local court. But Ongrung is no longer affiliated with Guam Cancer Care.

Once a voice speaking out for cancer patients, Ongrung has been ousted as a director with the healthcare organization. Officials confirm that she is no longer affiliated with them following her criminal conviction in the Superior Court of Guam.

As KUAM News reported, ongrung previously worked part-time at Guam ENT Clinic when she was accused of stealing more than $87,000 from her employer. Court documents state the theft began in 2016. During that time, Ongrung was tasked with managing the clinic’s financial transactions, accounts, and deposits. And while her role at Guam ENT was part-time, Ongrung worked full-time at Guam Cancer Care as clinic director and founder.

On Monday, she admitted to the charge of aggregated theft of property held in trust. Her actions have now causing patients to question the stability of Guam Cancer Care's services, with a staff of just six people to stretch their scope of responsibility even further, and the clinic to face sudden leadership challenges.

Just over a month ago, Ongrung gave KUAM News a tour of their Tamuning office. Then, she highlighted the important services they provide to cancer patients. She was a staunch advocate urging the 37th Guam Legislature to approve critical funding, ensuring cancer patients could continue to receive vital care and support.

Ongrung was spared jail tme at the request of her former employer. She got three years' supervised probation, 200 hours of community service, and ordered to repay the stolen funds to Guam ENT.

In the meantime, Guam Cancer Care has yet to discuss how they plan to address the leadership vacuum or the potential impact on their operations.