A Legacy of Advocacy, Leadership & Resilience
Breast cancer changed my life, but it did not own my story.
When I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) in October 2023, I chose to turn my journey into purpose. My healing grew into a movement for awareness, early detection, and health equity for women, families, and communities like mine.
Through The Advocate’s Table, I create spaces where survivors, previvors, caregivers, and allies can learn, speak, heal, and feel seen. Together, we uplift each other, advocate for equitable care, and build a future where no one has to navigate this alone.
I did not just survive. I rose. And I am rising with my community.
A Voice for the Voiceless
My Advocacy & Board Leadership
I serve in leadership roles that elevate community voices, expand access to resources and education, and support equitable health and wellness across Central Ohio and beyond.
- American Cancer Society (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Executive Leadership Board
- Brooksedge East Homeowner’s Association Board of Directors
- 2025 President
- 2024 Secretary
- Elephants and Tea Patient Advisory Committee
- Franklin University BS Communications Advisory Board
- Susan G. Komen Columbus Leadership Board
Published Work
Sharing My Story, Changing Lives
My lived experience and advocacy have been featured in publications that uplift voices in hereditary cancer awareness, health equity, and community healing.
- Bold Journey | Meet Shanise Pearce
- Central Ohio woman’s cancer diagnosis drives her to educate on Black health disparities | The Columbus Dispatch
- Does Everything Happen For a Reason? | Elephants and Tea Magazine
- My Living Legacy: Advocacy Born from Survival | Elephants and Tea
- Surviving TNBC: My Brave Path | Personal Newsletter
- Shanise’s Breast Cancer Journey: Resilience, Advocacy and Hope | Susan G Komen Blog
- Shanise Pearce – Breast Cancer Patient Story | The James OSUCCC
- Susan G Komen Blog | Breast Cancer Stories: Unconditional Love on Mother’s Day
- Susan G Komen Blog | Father’s Day: Honoring the Men Who Stand Beside Us
- Susan G Komen | Stand For H.E.R. Healthy Equity Revolution
- Unmuted: Where Voices Rise | Personal Newsletter
- Walking With Grief | Personal Newsletter
- World Cancer Day Publication | World Cancer Day 2025
Podcast Appearances
Amplifying the Mission
I amplify conversations on health equity, early detection, mental wellness, and community advocacy through podcast interviews.
- Cancer Convos with Grace B Podcast | Re-defining Cancer in the Workplace
- She Rises Podcast | Overcoming Challenges and Advocating for Change with Shanise Pearce’s Journey as a Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor and Leader
- Susan G Komen | Real Pink Podcast
- This Table Holds Stories | Spotify Podcast
- This Table Holds Stories | YouTube Podcast
- TotsFrishion | Should You Get Genetic Cancer Screening? | You Have a Story
- Lachandra B. Baker Edutainment, LLC | Everything’s Not Black & White | Healing Beyond the Diagnosis
Speaking Engagements & Media
I share my story and expertise to expand awareness around genetic testing, culturally-responsive care, and emotional healing. My speaking work centers community, connection, and collective empowerment.
- BlackDoctor.Org & Touch, The Black Cancer Alliance | The Doctor Is In: Do You Really Understand The Importance of Your HERStory
- Breast Cancer, Precision Medicine and AI | Oncoscope-AI Webinar
- Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event | My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Awareness
- Columbus Breast Cancer Survivors Unite for Awareness Walk | ABC6
- American Cancer Society – Champion of Hope Speech | City Hall Lighting Ceremony
- Genetic Testing | OSUCC & The James
- Join the Fight: Komen Columbus Race for the Cure 2025 | NBC4i
- Navigating Cancer: The Patient’s Voice Webinar | Talk Coded
- Patient Advocacy Spotlight | Talk Coded
- Survivorship: A Celebration of Life Beyond the Struggle | Omega Psi Phi Eta Nu Nu Chapter
- Susan G Komen Race Day | OSUCC & The James
- Voices of Black Women (Study Introduction) | NBC4i
- Voices of Black Women (Young Adults) | NBC4i
Awards & Celebrations
I am deeply honored to be recognized for my leadership, advocacy, and commitment to advancing health equity and community support.
- American Cancer Society | 2024 Champion of Hope Award | Recognized for expanding advocacy and survivor support
- American Cancer Society | Community Spotlight Feature
- Black Leaders Worldwide | 2025 Women To Watch Honoree
- Career Mastered Magazine | Top Entrepreneurial Woman to Watch 2025 Honoree
- Ringing the Bell | Last day of chemotherapy, marking the beginning of survivorship and advocacy
- Who’s Who in Black Columbus | 2025 Honoree
Legislative Advocacy: H.B. NO 28
Designate Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Advocacy is not just about raising awareness, it’s about changing systems. I have played a key role in supporting Ohio’s HB28 Bill, a groundbreaking initiative addressing healthcare equity and access.
Bill Status : Passed by Senate
Effective Date : March 20, 2025
Follow this Bill : The Ohio Senate 135th General Assembly – H.B. 28
Legislative Advocacy: H.B. NO 271
Enact Breast Examination and Screening Transformation (BEST) Act
Advocacy is not just about awareness, it is about pushing for real change, like supporting H.B. No. 271, which aims to ensure that all patients have equitable access to comprehensive breast screening methods, regardless of age, race, income, or zip code.
Bill Status : In House Committee Testimony
Effective Date : TBD
Follow this Bill : The Ohio Legislature 136th General Assembly
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