Experience

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN)

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Iowa State Lead Ambassador (Volunteer)

  • Apr 2023 - Present

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States State Lead Ambassadors (SLAs) mobilize ACS CAN volunteers across their state in support of local, state, and federal grassroots campaigns.

• Vice State Lead Ambassador

  • Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States ACS CAN Iowa advocates fight for policies and investments to reduce the burden of cancer in Iowa and across the Nation. Volunteers from throughout the state demand that our leaders take real steps toward decreasing the number of people suffering and dying from cancer.

• Volunteer

  • Feb 2019 - Apr 2022

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States



Above & Beyond Cancer

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Board Of Directors

  • Jan 2022 - Present

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States Above + Beyond Cancer is a public charity with a mission to elevate the lives of those touched by cancer, to create a healthier world.

• Volunteer

  • Apr 2016 - Present

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States



Cervivor.org

• Community Engagement Liaison

  • Feb 2021 - Present

  Cervivor is a global community of patient advocates who inspire and empower those affected by cervical cancer by educating and motivating them to use their voices for creating awareness to end stigma, influence decision and change, and end cervical cancer.

• Cervivor Ambassador

  • Jun 2017 - Mar 2021

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States We share our story and speak on behalf of Cervivor at various events, health fairs, legislative hearings, and community functions. We let others know about how they can get involved in Cervivor by sharing news on social media and forming community partnerships. We provide support for other cervical cancer survivors in our neighborhood. We spread the message of HPV and cervical cancer prevention throughout our networks. We help to debunk myths, eliminate stigma, clear… Show more We share our story and speak on behalf of Cervivor at various events, health fairs, legislative hearings, and community functions. We let others know about how they can get involved in Cervivor by sharing news on social media and forming community partnerships. We provide support for other cervical cancer survivors in our neighborhood. We spread the message of HPV and cervical cancer prevention throughout our networks. We help to debunk myths, eliminate stigma, clear up misinformation, provide facts and evidence to back up our information, and work to educate others about HPV vaccines, screening and treatment. We work together to make Cervivor a warm and welcoming place for people to find comfort and support and to help others know that they are never alone.



Iowa Immunization Coalition

• United States

• Volunteer

  • May 2021 - Present

  Des Moines, Iowa, United States Vaccine advocate, Policy and Advocacy Committee Member



Resilient With Purpose

• Consultant

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Iowa, United States



University of Iowa

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Research Project

  • Aug 2020 - Jul 2021

  Public Policy Center [Virtual] HPV education and cancer prevention intervention for dental professionals.



COVID Recovery Iowa

• Virtual Outreach Counselor

  • May 2020 - May 2021

  Online The State of Iowa has received federal funding from FEMA to offer free virtual counseling and assistance to those affected, in any way, by COVID-19. COVID Recovery Iowa provides counseling, virtual activities, referrals and help finding resources to any Iowan seeking assistance or a listening ear.


James D. Elliott, DDS PLLC
• United States
• Medical Practices
• Office Manager

  • Dec 2016 - Sep 2020


Supermajority

• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Majority Leader

  • Jul 2020 - Aug 2020

  Majority Leaders is a leadership cohort of hundreds of women across the US (and a few international!) from different backgrounds focused on developing their leadership



Madison County Memorial Hospital

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Social Worker

  • Aug 2018 - Jul 2019

  Winterset, Iowa


Michelle D. Mercer, D.D.S.
• Registered Dental Assistant

  • Jul 2011 - Oct 2016