Carri Chandler

Board President @San Diego Professionals Against Cancer

San Diego, CA, US

San Diego Professionals Against Cancer (SDPAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to generating monies for cancer research, patient treatment, and services through fund-raising events such as our flagship San Diego Festival of Beer. SDPAC has donated over to date to fight cancer. I started with SDPAC in 2002 as a volunteer and volunteer as their Volunteer Director, Board Member at Large, and as of 2012 year stepped into the president role. My role wears many hats from ensuring SDPAC\'s activities are compliant and in furtherance of our mission. Leading, managing, and developing volunteers and our organizational culture. Developing, monitoring, and assessing our programs. My role as well as our Board Members: From organizing logistics, permits, recruiting vendors, breweries, entertainments, recruiting 500+ volunteers, organize volunteer thank you event, meet incredible people who donate their personal time. It is all in efforts to give back to our local community (100% of proceeds with no paid staff.) We are dedicated to raise funds for cancer treatment programs and research. organization is comprised of local area professionals who volunteer their time and energy to organize events with the mutual goals of raising money for charity, benefiting sponsors, vendors, donors, while creating entertainment for the local community.The SDPAC organization strives to foster a relaxed, enjoyable and social environment yet is committed to making an impact in the community. Our volunteers are encouraged to become involved and take an active leadership role in developing events, volunteer recruiting, fundraising, and community service.SDPAC has no paid employees. Our volunteers have regular professions in the SD area, and perform all activities related to the organization on their personal time. This dedication is rewarded only through the knowledge that we make a significant contribution to people with cancer and the fight against cancer.

Grossmont College

Business Management, HR, and Accounting , Associate Degree in Management & Accounting

San Diego State University

B.S. Business, Accounting