Wisdom of Women - The Brem Foundation and Breast Cancer Advocacy: A Conversation with Clare Dougherty

Clare is the CEO of the Brem Foundation, an organization that strives to empower women to take control of their health and ensure access to necessary screening and diagnostic services. With a focus on early detection, Clare and her team have successfully raised awareness, changed policies, and provided crucial support to women in need. During our conversation, Clare will share the importance of regular screenings, self-exams, and being breast aware.  She will also discuss the Brem Foundation’s groundbreaking work with legislation and the impact the foundation has had in supporting underserved communities. She will also discuss the challenges and successes in advocating for better guidelines and recommendations for breast cancer detection. Clare and her team are changing lives and raising awareness about breast cancer. Join us as Clare shares her wisdom, passion, and commitment to empowering women to take control of their health. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of countless women and ensure that no one has to choose between their financial stability and a breast cancer diagnosis. Be inspired to prioritize your own health and well-being.  Highlights: - Importance of being vigilant about risk factors and family history - Confusion and discrepancies in breast cancer screening guidelines - Early detection for better health outcomes - Strongly advocating for self-exams and being breast aware - Pushing for policies that eliminate barriers to early detection  - National legislation called the Find It Early Act - Focus on removing out-of-pocket costs for breast cancer diagnosis - The Brem Foundation's mission to provide access to high-quality screening and diagnostics for all women - The limitations of mammograms and the need for additional screenings Guest Bio: Clare Dougherty serves as CEO of Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer. She has worked at the intersection of public policy, communications, and mission-driven leadership for the last 25 years, focusing on the health and well-being of women and children. In her role as CEO, Clare oversees all facets of the Brem Foundation, working to advance early detection of breast cancer through strategic education, access programs and advocacy  - fighting for every woman to receive the services she deserves, regardless of her ability to pay.  Prior to joining the Brem Foundation to Defeat Breast Cancer, Clare spent over 15 years at the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation (EGPAF), working to promote, enhance, and protect the organization’s global brand reputation. Clare has served as director of International Programs at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and as deputy chief of staff on Capitol Hill. She holds a master’s degree in Urban Affairs and Planning from Hunter College and a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Boston University. A recovering New Yorker, Clare is a longtime Washington, D.C. resident, along with her husband and two sons. Connect Here: Website Brem Foundation Twitter Brem Foundation Instagram Brem Foundation Facebook Page LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/brem-foundation-to-defeat-breast-cancer-inc/