Advocacy Work
Roberta is involved with several organizations and special projects throughout the cancer community. See some of the highlights below. Roberta's complete CV is available upon request.
LBBC- Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Board of Directors: January 2024-Present
As a part of Living Beyond Breast Cancer, "with their collective vision and dedication, LBBC's board of directors continues to lead the charge in fostering a community where no one feels alone or uninformed in the face of breast cancer."
SWOG- Cancer Research Network
Patient Advocate: February 2022- Present
"SWOG advocates represent the patient voice in trial development, reviewing and developing concepts and working within their disease committees to ensure that SWOG trials keep the patient at their center. "
The Chrysalis Initiative
Breast Cancer Coach: March 2021- Present
The Chrysalis Initiative, founded by Jamil Rivers, "exists to disrupt outcome disparities within breast cancer, so every patient receives the care they deserve."
Advocates for Collaborative Education (ACE)
Co-Chair Patient Advocacy: June 2020 - Present
Advisory Board Member: May 2021- Present
Project life is, "a membership based virtual wellness house for those living with Metastatic Breast Cancer and their loved ones. "
Project Life
DiepC Foundation
Advisory Board Member: November 2021- Present
The DiepC Foundation, provides," education and resources to empower those affected by breast cancer with information to make an informed decision about all options for breast reconstruction after a mastectomy."
Tigerlilly Foundation
The Tigerlily Foundation's mission is, "to educate, advocate for, empower, and support young women, before, during and after breast cancer."
Black Cancer Collaberative
Board Member: February 2022- December 2023
"Black Cancer Collaborative is a non-profit, "focusing on capacity building of Black Cancer."
MBC Angel Advocate: July 2021- April 2022
