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William Levin, MD

Portrait of William Levin MD

Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Levin, MD

Medical Director, Global Network Operations Department of Radiation Oncology, Penn Medicine

Courtney Kronenthal, PhD

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Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Kronenthal, PhD

Genomes2People Research Program, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Diana Jeffery, PhD

Portrait of Diana Jeffrey

Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Jeffery, PhD

Health Psychologist

Kelly Harris, MSS

Portrait of Kelly Harris

Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Harris, MSS

CEO, Greater Philadelphia Cancer Support Community

Mitch Golant, PhD

Portrait of Mitch Golant

Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Golant, PhD

Fellow, American Psychosocial Oncology Society, Clinical Psychologist, A Professional Corporation

Rebecca Cammy, MSW, LCSW

Portrait of Rebecca Cammy

Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Cammy, MSW, LCSW

Supervisor, Oncology Support Services, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson

Mackenzie Bender

Mari Boggiano

Portrait of Mari Boggiano

Research & Training Institute Leadership Board

Boggiano

Executive Director, CGRP Portfolio Strategy, Abbvie

M Bender

October Advocate Spotlight: Mackenzie Bender

Each month, the Cancer Policy Institute profiles advocates who have been engaged in health advocacy. Read on to learn more about Mackenzie and her passion for closing the gap in health disparities. If you are interested in learning more about policy, advocacy, and ways to get involved, sign up to be a part of the Grassroots Network!

tree-lined path through a park

Walking Heals Body and Mind

“I see a lot of patients and caregivers paralyzed by fear, especially after a tough diagnosis,” Dr. Boxwell said. “It’s easy to become immobilized in these situations, and this is why movement created by walking is so essential. When we move our bodies, we move our minds. In this way, patients and caregivers learn to see different possibilities.”