Cori Chandler Receives Professional Achievement Award

Providence’s Cori Chandler has been named Grassroots Professional of the Year by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for her outstanding work in grassroots organizing in support of our mission to make cancer a national priority.

This annual award is given to an ACS CAN staff member whose strong passion and dedication further the achievement of advocacy mission goals.

“Cori is an irreplaceable team member and a passionate cancer advocate,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. “She has made exceptional contributions to Rhode Island’s strong volunteer structure, and she is adept at empowering grassroots volunteers to amplify their voices in our fight against cancer.”

Cori has served as ACS CAN Rhode Island Grassroots Manager since 2016 and empowers local volunteers to use their voice to help advance public policies proven to help reduce the cancer burden. In addition to supporting volunteer fundraising efforts and recruiting ACS CAN members, Cori spent the 2019 legislative session attending committee hearings and testifying on bills critical to the fight against cancer.

“Cori consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty and is an inspiration not just to our volunteers but everyone she encounters in her job,” said Robert Dulski, director of government relations for ACS CAN in Rhode Island.

A cancer survivor herself, Cori graduated with a BA in political science and public administration from Rhode Island College. She is currently pursuing her Masters in Public Administration at the University of Rhode Island.

“Our volunteers are the driving force behind everything we do. It’s truly an honor and a privilege to help amplify their stories to make a difference for all those touched by cancer,” said Cori.

The award was presented on Sept. 8 in Washington, D.C., as part of the annual ACS CAN Leadership Summit and Lobby Day. Nearly 700 cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones traveled to the nation’s capital to meet with their elected officials and urge them to make cancer a national priority.

ACS CAN is grateful for Cori’s passion and determination to reduce the toll of cancer on patients, survivors and their families.

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About ACS CAN

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is making cancer a top priority for public officials and candidates at the federal, state and local levels. ACS CAN empowers advocates across the country to make their voices heard and influence evidence-based public policy change as well as legislative and regulatory solutions that will reduce the cancer burden. As the American Cancer Society’s nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN is critical to the fight for a world without cancer. For more information, visit www.fightcancer.org.