Biography

Mary Ajango is the Director of Advocacy & Partnerships at Young Survival Coalition. She oversees YSC’s legislative and research advocacy initiatives including YSC’s advocacy training program RISE. She also manages Project 528, YSC’s global needs assessment.

Mary has worked at YSC for 14 years in several different roles, all focused on building relationships, engaging a diverse community and empowering volunteers to support young adults with breast cancer. Mary has a Master of Public Affairs with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from Indiana University School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

Speaking Topic

Young breast cancer survivors often face significant unmet needs that affect their quality of life in the domains of psychological, practical and social support. Identifying and addressing these needs is essential for effective, holistic survivorship care. Join us in this discussion during October Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A young breast cancer survivor will be joining the event to give her true and heartfelt story of the journey through breast cancer care.

Registration closes on October 9th and we cannot accept day of registrations.