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

This episode, I’m joined by the Founder and CEO of Twist Out Cancer Jenna Benn Shersher to discuss how she helps people reconcile with their cancer diagnosis, the benefits of sharing and connecting in the workplace, and how HR can assist people who are de

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April 18, 202238m 0s

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Show Notes

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.


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