Meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Dedicated community outreach professional and leader in Dana-Farber’s efforts to address cancer care disparities in underserved communities.

Another amazing human.

On today's episode, meet Magnolia Contreras, MSW, MBA. Magnolia is Vice President of Community Health at Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In this role, she is charged with helping the Institute carry out its community benefits mission through the delivery of evidence-based cancer prevention, screening and early detection programs. Prior to joining Dana-Farber, Ms. Contreras was employed by AIDS Action Committee of Massachusetts where she served in senior executive roles as the Director of External Affairs and Director of Public Policy and Community Relations. In her work, she partners with local community organizations to increase access to services and create the conditions that promote health for everyone.

 
 
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