STEERING COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Andrea (Andi) Dwyer, BS

Chair of the National Navigation Roundtable

Andrea Dwyer, BS University of Colorado Chair of National Navigation Roundtable National Navigation Roundtable Andrea (Andi) Dwyer is the Co-Director of the Colorado Colorectal Screening [...]

Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH

Vice Chair of the National Navigation Roundtable

Linda Fleisher, PhD, MPH Fox Chase Cancer Center Vice Chair of National Navigation Roundtable Dr. Fleisher is an Associate Research Professor at Fox Chase Cancer [...]

Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH

Advisor to the Chair of the National Navigation Roundtable

Tracy Battaglia, MD, MPH Boston University Schools of Medicine and Public Health Advisor to the Chair, National Navigation Roundtable Dr. Battaglia is an Associate Professor [...]

Harold P. Freeman, MD

Honorary Chair of the National Navigation Roundtable

Harold P. Freeman, MD Harold P. Freeman Patient Navigation Institute Honorary Chair National Navigation Roundtable Harold P. Freeman, M.D. is president and CEO of the [...]

Committee Responsibilities

The NNRT Steering Committee responsibilities include providing leadership and vision for the NNRT to help advance the mission, guide planning and implementation of NNRT projects and approving new NNRT members.

2023 ACS NNRT Steering Committee Nominations

We are currently seeking nominations for the American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable Steering Committee.

The Steering Committee provides strategic guidance to American Cancer Society National Navigation Roundtable, (ACS NNRT) through participation in Steering Committee meetings, calls, and the National Meeting.  Steering Committee responsibilities include strategic planning, membership approval, oversight of Roundtable projects and general leadership.  Serving on the ACS NNRT Steering Committee requires participation in monthly calls, annual meetings and leadership and participation on various projects and work groups.

The term of office for Steering Committee members will be either a two (2) year or three (3) year renewable term.  Steering Committee member may be elected to serve for, two (2) consecutive terms. 

The term of service is to begin January 2024 and is renewable for one additional term.  Nomination applications are submitted, reviewed, and  selected for submission to the Steering Committee, by the ACS NNRT Nominating Committee.   The slate of candidates will be presented to the Steering Committee at its November 2023 meeting and then shared with the larger ACS NNRT Membership.

Self-nominations are accepted.  Preference will be given to candidates and/or organizations who have a history of engagement with the Roundtable.  Representatives from our Corporate Associates may not serve on the Steering Committee but may nominate other candidates.

Please note that nominees are not guaranteed a spot on the Steering Committee.  We will have four (4) vacancies to fill this year. We are grateful to all individuals who are willing to put themselves forward as nominees.  Serving on the Steering Committee is an important commitment, and Steering Committee members play a vital role in the work of the Roundtable.

 If you are interested in submitting your name to the Nominating Committee for consideration or would like to nominate someone, please complete and submit the attached application including information about why this individual would be an exceptional candidate for the Steering Committee as well as their CV/resume by September 28th, 2023 and mail to nnrt@cancer.org.

Role Description and Additional Information: 2023_Nom.LTR.Application.Description

STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Katie Garfield, JD

Elizabeth Franklin, PhD

Electra D. Paskett, PhD

Angie Rolle

Arti Patel Varanasi, PhD, MPH, CPH

Elizabeth Calhoun, PhD, MEd

Sharon Gentry, RN, MSN, ONN-CG, AOCN, CBCN, CBEC

Angelo Moore, PhD, RN, NE-BC

Vicki Chiappetta, RHIA, CTR

Donna Moore Wilson, RN, MSN, CBCN

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