Organizational Structure

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The Coalition is made up of 3 committees, a Leadership Council, and a Clinical Advisory Group.

Advocacy: Coordinates efforts to establish a visible presence in Essex to advocate for cancer prevention & to highlight the cancer-related health disparities that exist in inner cities. Provides a strong voice to influence policy decisions at the local, state & federal levels.
Education/Outreach: Coordinates efforts to enhance current public & professional education efforts in Essex to increase access to cancer prevention, detection, & treatment.
Development: Explores funding opportunities for cancer control efforts in Essex & drafts proposals for these projects.
Leadership Council: Provides guidance to committees & overall coalition. Identify goals to be achieved, and works with & mobilizes the entire coalition membership to achieve these goals.
Clinical Advisory Group: Provides the Coalition with ongoing, medical, and public health advice relating to cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, follow-up, and palliation and helps to guide cancer control activities in Essex.