Congratulations to Emily Kalmer, Class of 2024, who recently received the Government Relations Professional of the Year Award for excellence in cancer advocacy.

Emily Kalmer was recognized as the country’s top government relations professional by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in honor of her exceptional work advocating for cancer-fighting public policies.

Kalmer has served as ACS CAN’s Missouri Government Relations for six years. She shepherded the passage of key legislation in Missouri that has impacted millions of lives on multiple cancer policy issues, including- increased access to breast and cervical cancer treatment, tobacco cessation and prevention funding and copay assistance for prescription drugs. She spends countless hours working behind the scenes to ensure that ACS CAN’s volunteers have impactful opportunities and moments.