Ultimately, the development of the strategic roadmap will guide our work over the next three years to remain intentional, focused, and mission driven.

Vision:ACS NNRT is committed to high quality cancer care for all through evidence-based navigation.

Mission:The ACS NNRT is a collaboration that advances patient navigation efforts to eliminate barriers for quality care, reduce disparities in health outcomes, and foster ongoing health equity across the cancer continuum.

Health Equity Statement: To the ACS and its nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, the ACS Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN℠), health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer. Achieving this requires eliminating barriers and addressing specific needs to ensure equal opportunity for health and cancer-free living. We believe all people deserve the chance to live longer, healthier lives free from cancer-regardless of income, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or geography.

Spring 2025: Aim Refresh & Retrospective Review

Refreshed the Roundtable AIM to better align with the evolving navigation landscape and scope and function of Roundtables and conducted a five-year retrospective review to assess successes, gaps, and needed changes.

Summer 2025: Contextual Analysis & Strategic Priorities

Evaluated NNRT’s work within the broader navigation and health care landscape, incorporating insights from the annual membership survey to refine strategic priorities.

Fall 2025: Member Review and Input

Engaged members at the ACS NNRT National Meeting to review and provide feedback on the proposed Three-Year Roadmap priorities. Feedback was incorporated, and three-year outcomes were approved by the Steering Committee.

2026: Launch & Implement New Strategic Roadmap

Finalized activities and measures, established Priority Teams, and officially launched and implemented the Roadmap in April 2026.

The Strategic Roadmap was created through a highly participatory process involving ACS NNRT leadership, volunteers, and team members. Drawing on best practices in strategic planning, we utilized a five step process to shape the Strategic roadmap.

1. Retrospective Analysis: Looking back at the roundtable’s history for what has worked and other lessons learned
2. Contextual Analysis: What current scientific developments need to be reflected and what are our member needs/wants
3. Strategic Direction: What does the roundtable want to complete in the next three years
4. Strategic Interventions & Measures: What helps us achieve the strategic direction and how will we remain accountable
5. Review & Revise: Seek member input and adapt plan as new discoveries or challenges emerge

Throughout this process, we committed to:

Building on what already works: Honoring the strengths and successes of our prior and existing initiatives

Responding to member needs: Ensuring the roadmap reflects the priorities and insights of our diverse partners

Aligning with ACS’s mission: To ensure everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer

Maintaining strategic focus while enabling flexibility: Allowing us to stay aligned with long-term goals and still adapt to emerging opportunities and challenges

These principles informed each step and ensured that the roadmap remained both grounded in evidence and adaptable to real-world contexts.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the ACS NNRT volunteer leaders, national experts, and staff whose expertise, passion, and steady leadership made the development of this Strategic Roadmap possible. Each of you played a vital role in shaping a plan that elevates our mission, strengthens our partnerships, and centers
equity in all we do. Thank you for your hard work, thoughtful leadership, and unwavering commitment to advancing navigation sustainability. This roadmap reflects your collective contributions and will guide and strengthen our work for years to come.