Meet Shanise Pearce
Founder & CEO | hereditary cancer Advocate | Speaker | Patient Experience Advisor
Shanise Pearce is the Founder and CEO of The Advocate’s Table, a hereditary cancer advocacy and education organization inspired by her lived experience navigating genetic risk, cancer, and survivorship.
After learning she carried BRCA2 and PMS2 gene mutations and being diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Shanise turned her personal journey into a mission to help individuals and families understand their risk, advocate for themselves, and access information that can change generations.
BUILT FROM LIVED EXPERIENCe
Why I Created The Advocate’s Table
The Advocate’s Table was created to help individuals, families, and communities better understand hereditary cancer risk and access life-saving information.
We focus on genetic awareness, early detection, patient advocacy, health equity, and family-centered education so more people can make informed decisions before, during, and after diagnosis.
Because knowledge should not depend on who you are, where you live, or how much access you have.
Impact at a Glance
🏆 Top 100 Most Influential Cancer Survivors
Recognized by OncoDaily
🎤 100+ Speaking Advocacy & Community Engagements
📝 40+ Published Articles & Educational Resources
🏛️ Legislative Advocacy for Cancer Awareness & Education
🔬 National Research & Patient Advisory Leadership
💜 Cancer-Free Since 2024
Join the Conversation
The Advocate’s Table is more than an organization—it’s a growing community of survivors, previvors, caregivers, advocates, and families committed to increasing hereditary cancer awareness and helping others access life-saving information.
Together, we’re changing the conversation around genetic risk, early detection, and patient advocacy.
How We Create Impact
At The Advocate’s Table, we combine education, advocacy, lived experience, and community engagement to help individuals and families better understand hereditary cancer risk and make informed decisions that can change generations.
EDUCATE
Genetics. Family History. Early Detection.
We provide accessible education on hereditary cancer, genetic testing, BRCA2, PMS2, Lynch syndrome, family history, and early detection. Our goal is to help individuals and families understand their risk and make informed healthcare decisions with confidence.
CONNECT
Community. Conversation. Belonging.
We bring together survivors, previvors, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates to share knowledge, build relationships, and strengthen community through meaningful conversation.
ADVOCATE
Awareness. Access. Equity.
We work alongside patients, families, healthcare organizations, and policymakers to promote awareness, improve access, and advance equitable healthcare experiences through education and advocacy.
COLLABORATE
Partnership. Research. Action.
We partner with healthcare organizations, researchers, nonprofits, employers, and community leaders to expand awareness, elevate patient voices, and turn lived experience into meaningful action that improves health outcomes.
EMPOWER
Knowledge. Confidence. Choice.
We equip individuals and families with the knowledge, resources, and confidence to advocate for themselves, understand their options, and make informed decisions that can change lives across generations.
Testimonials
Voices From Our Community
At The Advocate’s Table, lived experience, education, and advocacy come together to help individuals and families better understand hereditary cancer risk and navigate their journeys with confidence.
Community members describe finding knowledge, connection, and confidence through educational resources, advocacy support, meaningful conversations, and shared lived experiences.
These stories reflect the power of community-driven education and advocacy to create lasting impact across individuals, families, and generations.
Latest Insights
Explore articles, lived experiences, educational resources, and advocacy perspectives focused on hereditary cancer, genetic risk, survivorship, and health equity.
JOIN OUR COMMUNITY
You Don’t Have to Walk This Journey Alone
Whether you are navigating hereditary cancer risk, supporting a loved one, carrying a family history, or seeking trusted information, there is a place for you here.
Join a growing community of survivors, previvors, caregivers, advocates, and families committed to increasing awareness, sharing knowledge, and helping others access life-saving information.