Dorothy Erlanger
Dorothy Erlanger is an experienced professional with a nearly 40-year career in healthcare consulting, training and speaking across more than 40 countries. Her fluency in Spanish and Portuguese have enabled her to connect with diverse communities and understand their perspectives in a unique way. As a 20-plus year survivor of advanced ovarian cancer, Dorothy has channeled her personal journey into patient advocacy - in a way, paying it forward for so many of her group who aren’t here. She has served for nearly 15 years as a patient advocate for NRG Oncology and its legacy organization, GOG. Her commitment extends beyond NRG Oncology, as she presents for the Survivors Teaching Students program, serves on the advisory board for Massey Cancer Center, and shares her experiences with groups, including Tina's Wish and others.
Dorothy's accomplishments don't stop at healthcare advocacy. She's also an Ironman triathlete, conquering the grueling 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26.2-mile marathon. And she had never done a triathlon (or any other athletic event outside of gym class) until after the age of 50 and after her ovarian cancer journey. In the business world, Dorothy is recognized as an expert online producer and a keynote speaker, inspiring others with her stories of overcoming obstacles.
A graduate of the University of Chicago with a Biology major and an MBA in Finance from Seton Hall University, Dorothy Erlanger brings to her advocacy a unique blend of scientific knowledge, diverse experience, facilitation skills and financial acumen. In her spare time, she dedicates her energy to therapy dog visits with her beloved Newfoundland, Justin.