Lisa Schlager

Vice President, Public Policy @Force Facing Our Risk Of Cancer Empowered

Washington, DC, US

FORCE is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hereditary cancers (breast, ovarian, pancreatic, prostate, colon, etc.). With a presence throughout the U.S, FORCE programs provide support, education, advocacy, awareness, and research specific to hereditary cancers. Vice President, Public Policy, 2018 - presentVice President, Community Affairs & Public Policy, 2011 – 2017Director, Community Affairs, 2010 – 2011Washington, DC Outreach Coordinator, 2008 – 2010Highlights:* Spearhead public policy efforts and facilitate patient/stakeholder engagement * Provide leadership in identifying partners and developing relationships that expand organizational capacity and cultural competence (i.e. other nonprofit organizations, private industry and government agencies)* Serve as spokesperson in various capacities including media inquiries, government testimonies, professional conferences, meetings and events* Developed FORCE Research Advocate Training (FRAT) program and oversee Patient Advocate Leaders (PALs) program* Member of numerous working groups and coalitions* Supervise Advocacy Manager

University of Maryland

B.A.

The George Washington University

Graduate level coursework in Public Affairs