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Basser Young Leadership Council

The Young Leadership Council of the Basser Center for BRCA serves as a forum for young adults to become more engaged with the mission of the Basser Center, stay informed about the latest advances in BRCA-related cancer research, and advocate and raise awareness of the Center. Through personal philanthropy and fundraising events, this committed group supports innovative BRCA-related cancer research, patient care, and educational priorities.

To learn about how to become involved in the Young Leadership Council of the Basser Center for BRCA, read our fact sheet, and contact Carolyn Brown or call 215.573.0550.

Meet the YLC Co-Chairs

Erika Stallings

Erika Stallings

YLC Co-Chair

YLC Co-Chair

View Recent YLC Events

The Young Leadership Council organizes educational and fundraising events across the country.

Mastectomy Reconstruction: An Educational Panel

The Basser Center's virtual panel provides information about mastectomy reconstruction surgery such as types of implants, reconstruction techniques

BRCA101: An Educational Panel

What is a BRCA gene? What is genetic counseling and when should you undergo it? These questions and more are answered in this educational panel.

ACLU, Myriad, and the Supreme Court

The YLC presents a discussion on BRCA-related legal issues with Erika Stallings, Esquire, and Sandra Park, Esquire.

Navigating the World of Fertility and Family Planning

This panel on fertility and family planning features patient stories and expert advice from clinicians.

View YLC Resources

The Young Leadership Council is here to help you prepare for your breast surgery. View the Basser Center for BRCA Mastectomy Advice Checklist for more information.

Basser Center for BRCA Mastectomy Advice Checklist

In preparation for your mastectomy, members of the Basser Center Leadership Council and YLC have outlined a list of advice and suggestions to help you

Read Blog Posts Written by the YLC

A BRCA Journey: Eli Lopez Shares Her Story for Hispanic Heritage Month

Patient advocate and BRCA1 mutation carrier Eli Lopez shares her story about her journey with hereditary cancer, including genetic testing, preventative surgery, and more.

Black Genes Matter: Why I’m Partnering with the Basser Center to Launch Black & BRCA

Patient advocate Erika Stallings writes about her own experiences living with a BRCA mutation and why she has partnered with the Basser Center.

B is for Bravery: A BRCA War Story

Basser YLC member Callum Beale writes about his sister's ongoing battle with BRCA-related cancer and how he is inspired by her bravery.

Managing My Ovarian Cancer Risk

Basser Young Leadership Council member Katrina Wells, a BRCA mutation carrier, shares her personal story with how she is managing her ovarian cancer risk.

Preventative Care and the Power of Support

Basser Young Leadership Council member Shannon Pulaski, an attorney, wife, and mother, writes about preventative care and the power of support.

What I Learned From My BRCA Mutation and Freezing My Eggs at 29

Basser Young Leadership Council co-chair Suzanne Zuppello, a freelance writer in New York City, shares her personal story about her BRCA mutation and her decision to freeze her eggs.

The Things You Should Bring to the Hospital (That Seem Obvious in Hindsight, But Not in the Moment)

Basser Young Leadership Council member Jourdan Cohen, a digital marketer and BRCA mutation carrier, shares some advice about things you should bring to the hospital to prepare for preventative surgery.

It’s Complicated: Dating While Navigating a BRCA Mutation, Part 1

This is part one of a summary of a Basser Center panel on the ins and outs of dating with a BRCA mutation.

It’s Complicated: Dating While Navigating a BRCA Mutation, Part 2

This is part two of a summary of a Basser Center panel on the ins and outs of dating with a BRCA mutation.

It’s Complicated: Dating While Navigating a BRCA Mutation, Part 3

This is part three of a summary of a Basser Center panel on the ins and outs of dating with a BRCA mutation.

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