Assisting People with Cancer with Twist Out Cancer’s Jenna Benn Shersher

Jenna Benn Shersher is the Founder and CEO of the non-profit Twist Out Cancer which utilizes social media to change the way a cancer survivor shares and a community gives.

Jenna has a Masters in Social Enterprise and Administration and is highly experienced in non-profit management, public relations, and leadership development. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:

• How Twist Out Cancer was founded.
• How Jenna moved Twist Out Cancer from a passion project to a full-time job.
• What it’s like working with people who have a cancer diagnosis.
• How Jenna helps people reconcile with their cancer diagnosis.
• The benefits of sharing and connecting in the workplace.
• How HR can assist people who are dealing with grief and chronic conditions.
• The best ways to approach the topic of cancer.
• The Brushes with Cancer program connects artists with people affected by cancer.

Resources:

• Twist Out Cancer
• StaffGeek
• Brushes with Cancer

Connect with Jenna Benn Shersher:

• LinkedIn

Connect with the host:

• Lindsay Patton on LinkedIn
• Lindsay Patton by Email