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We are pleased to announce our emcee and former honoree for the 2024 Women Making a Mark Awards Brunch, Dr. Alpa V. Patel, PhD, MPH. ⁠ ⁠ As both a researcher and dedicated American Cancer Society (ACS) volunteer, Alpa feels privileged to be part of an organization that works to remove barriers to care and improve the lives of people with cancer and their families through advocacy, research, and patient support. The ACS believes everyone should have a fair and just opportunity to prevent, find, treat, and survive cancer.⁠ Alpa is the principal investigator of the ACS Cancer Prevention Studies (CPS), CPS-II and CPS-3, which are among the country’s largest population cohort studies, focusing on how physical activity, sedentary behavior, and obesity affect the risk of developing or dying from cancer.⁠ ⁠ Last month, ACS launched VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking initiative to enroll 100,000 U.S. Black women, between 25 and 55, who have never had cancer. This isn’t just a study; it’s a collective commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black women in Atlanta and across our nation.⁠ American Cancer Society

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Alpa Patel So proud to see this honor go to you as your tireless drive and dedication to this effort will hopefully save millions of future lives. I am so grateful to have the privelage of your friendship and guidance over the years. Congratulations on this very well deserved acknowledgement of your achievements.

Meredith Gaile

Zoo Atlanta; I enjoy building relationships and making connections

4mo

So proud of you and appreciative of the important work you do!

Nancy (Peck) Cook

Speaker| Coach | Marketing | Peer to Peer Fundraising | Volunteer Engagement | Corporate Development

4mo

Well deserved --- you are so incredible and continue to make a huge impact year after year! <3

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Rhonda Davis, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CRSP, CMFC, AIF

Senior Vice President / Relationship Manager at Synovus

4mo

Congratulations. Your dedication and achievements truly make a difference in empowering women.

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Nona Ingham, PMP®DASM®

Sr. Project Manager, Process Improvement, Strategic Initiatives within Customer Administration

4mo

so proud to see you recognized for all that you do Alpa Patel. The amazing things that are coming from CPSIII (that I am a participant of) and that will come from VOICES) will change the outcomes for cancer patients all over the country for the better. Thank you!

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Ian Davis

Procurement, Supply Chain & Sourcing Executive

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So great to see this....keep on going Dr, you're doing great things for everyone !!!

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Isil McCarthy

Director, Personal Care Division, Global Integration and Optimization at Domtar

4mo

Amazing and well deserved Alpa!

Matthew McConnell

Vice President, Travelpass Group | Attorney | Organizational Leader | Marine Corps Veteran

4mo

Congratulations, Alpa. You continue to do such incredibly important work and you deserve all the recognition and accolades.

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