Association of Community Cancer Centers Chief Learning Officer Amanda Kramar Named 40 Under 40 in Cancer Awardee

Rockville, MD—Amanda Kramar, Chief Learning Officer for the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC), is among the esteemed 2019 class of 40 Under 40 in Cancer award recipients. The 40 Under 40 in Cancer awards recognize exceptional contributions by emerging leaders and rising stars from across the cancer care landscape. Ms. Kramar was among the 40 Under 40 in Cancer awardees recognized during a reception on June 1, 2019, in Chicago, Illinois.

As Chief Learning Officer, Ms. Kramar brings creativity and innovation to ACCC’s education mission, leading education and meetings teams and engaging key stakeholders to further the reach of practical, real-world knowledge to support cancer care providers in the delivery of quality care. Included among the education initiatives spearheaded by Ms. Kramar are the ACCC Immuno-Oncology Institute, the Financial Advocacy Network, and the multi-year, grant-funded Optimal Care Coordination for Lung Cancer Patients on Medicaid.

“With the increasing complexity of cancer treatments, the rising cost of care, and on-going challenges of our evolving healthcare delivery system, education is of critical importance to cancer care providers and the patients they serve,” said Christian Down, JD, MHA, Executive Director, ACCC. “Amanda, through her creativity, leadership, and drive has helped these professionals improve the care they deliver to people facing their most trying times.”   

Established in 2018, the 40 Under 40 in Cancer finalists and awardees were selected by a panel of reviewers from across diverse roles in oncology. Learn more about the 40 Under 40 in Cancer Awards here.

Nominations came from across the country and represented the following categories: 

• Clinical and Patient Care Professional
• Biopharma, Diagnostics, and Devices
• Research, Science, and Technology
• Government, Regulatory, and Payer
• Patient, Advocacy, and Policy

Ms. Kramar joined ACCC in 2014 as Director of Provider Education, where she was instrumental in expanding the vision and scope of the association’s education offerings. Previously, Ms. Kramar led the grants team at the American College of Cardiology Foundation, managing a portfolio of education products.