USA Health’s Jennifer Y. Pierce, M.D. named Advocacy Champion by the Association for Clinical Oncology
"I am deeply committed to not only advancing the science of cancer treatment but also to amplifying the voices of those who need it most—our patients," said Jennifer Y. Pierce, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G.
By Jessica Jones
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Jennifer Y. Pierce, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.O.G., gynecologic oncologist at USA Health Mitchell Cancer Institute and division director of Cancer Control and Prevention, was named an Advocacy Champion by the Association for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) during the Association’s 2025 Advocacy Summit in April.
“It’s an honor to be recognized as an Advocacy Champion by ASCO,” said Pierce. “Advocacy is at the heart of ensuring that every patient, regardless of where they live or their circumstances, has access to the care they deserve. I am deeply committed to not only advancing the science of cancer treatment but also to amplifying the voices of those who need it most—our patients. I am proud to stand with ASCO and so many dedicated professionals who work endlessly to make that vision a reality.”
Advocacy Champions are ASCO volunteers who have made meaningful contributions to it’s advocacy activities throughout the year to ensure that every patient with cancer has access to high-quality, high-value cancer care, no matter who they are or where they live. Advocates speak with federal lawmakers and agencies, send personalized letters to members of Congress through ASCO’s ACT Network, engage with state lawmakers on policy priorities at the state-level, and host site visits for lawmakers in their home states and districts.
“ASCO’s Advocacy Champions make up an extremely dedicated group of healthcare providers and researchers that go beyond the day-to-day work by advocating for patients,” said Martin Palmeri, M.D., MBA, chair of ASCO’s Government Relations Committee. “Collaborating with policymakers helps create an environment that allows us to provide the best quality of care and research possible to all people with cancer.”
Pierce has participated in multiple ASCO advocacy activities during the year, making her a part of the Senator’s Circle in the organization.
To learn more about Pierce and her work at USA Health, visit usahealthsystems.com.
For more news, advocacy, and analysis on cancer policy, please visit asco.org/ascoaction.
