Alexandra Gori: Digital Marketing & Engagement
Alex is a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of California, Davis majoring in Nutrition Science with an expected minor in Public Health. Her passion to help in the field of cancer is quite evident as she is also the Student Assistant for the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center's Office of Community Outreach & Engagement. Her involvement with ACS has persisted throughout her life especially during her college career as she has been a part of the Executive Team for the daughter organization of ACS called Colleges Against Cancer which plans the annual Relay For Life events. After she graduates, she plans to advance professionally in the field of preventative cancer research and intends to obtain her Masters in Public Health. In her free time, Alex enjoys traveling, going to indoor cycling classes, and spending time with family and friends.
Erin Leeds: Board Member
Erin Leeds is a Cyber and Professional Liability underwriter at American International Group, and has lived and worked in San Francisco for the last 3 years. Prior to Erin’s current ABOA position, she served as the Events Chairwoman in 2018 and half of 2019. Erin continues to enjoy working with the ABOA, American Cancer Society, and her Bay Area community to promote cancer research, support for those fighting cancer, and ACS events. In her free time, Erin enjoys cooking (and trying out new recipes), reading, spin class, and exploring the city.
Spencer Foust: Board Member
Spencer is a Principal at Sozo Ventures, a venture capital fund based in San Francisco and Japan. Before joining Sozo Ventures, Spencer spent time at Apple working on the iPhone, as well as at Sandia National Labs. He received his undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering, and has a graduate degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford. In his free time, Spencer enjoys hiking, traveling, golfing, and trying new foods. Aside from being an Associate Board Member for the American Cancer Society San Francisco chapter, Spencer is also involved with the UNICEF Next-Gen SF Chapter and Stanford SIAA group as Treasurer. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, he now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Spencer is a Principal at Sozo Ventures, a venture capital fund based in San Francisco and Japan. Before joining Sozo Ventures, Spencer spent time at Apple working on the iPhone, as well as at Sandia National Labs. He received his undergraduate education in Mechanical Engineering, and has a graduate degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford. In his free time, Spencer enjoys hiking, traveling, golfing, and trying new foods. Aside from being an Associate Board Member for the American Cancer Society San Francisco chapter, Spencer is also involved with the UNICEF Next-Gen SF Chapter and Stanford SIAA group as Treasurer. Originally from Des Moines, Iowa, he now resides in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Danielle Beermann: Board Member, Fundraising & Gala Support
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Danielle is a Marketing Program Manager at Wells Fargo, focused on sponsorships and events in their Wealth and Investment Management division. She is also very involved in team member engagement and partners with local non-profits to create volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area. Her passion for helping others and giving back has played a big role throughout her life, and is something her parents taught her was important as a little girl. Her involvement with the American Cancer Society goes back a few years to having Wells Fargo participate in local events including Relay for Life and Making Strides. Unfortunately cancer has affected multiple family members, so this organization is extra personal and special. She looks forward to helping with more fundraisers, volunteering and continuing to support the gala. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, spending time with her family, friends & dog & exploring her new Marin County neighborhoods.
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Nathan Cohen: Board Member
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Nathan is an Associate on the Healthcare Growth Equity team at Norwest Venture Partners, where he focuses on investments in healthcare services, pharma services, and healthcare IT. Before joining Norwest, Nathan was an analyst at J.P. Morgan in their Healthcare Investment Banking group in San Francisco and their Equity Capital Markets group in New York. Nathan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in finance and accounting from the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business. Nathan is passionate about the ACS's mission to fight for a world without cancer and joined the ABOA during summer 2019.
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Joe LaHorgue: Board Member
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Joe is an analyst at Alta Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm investing in healthcare and biotech companies. With Alta, Joe has performed research and due diligence on a broad range of biopharmaceutical companies and products, including CAR-T therapies and antibody-drug conjugates. He is a recent graduate of Claremont McKenna College with a degree in Economics. In his free time, Joe enjoys golf, surfing, and cooking. He is currently in his first year as a member of the ABOA. |
