Kara Kenan is the founder & CEO of the Cancer Wellness Institute, where she trains and certifies cancer coaches globally. A passionate advocate for cancer survivorship, Kara has developed evidence-based programs that empower patients, survivors, and health professionals. She also serves as the Executive Director for Going Beyond the Pink, a North Carolina-based breast cancer support nonprofit, and Marketing & Communications Manager at the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship (NCCS). Kara is actively involved in cancer policy and advocacy with NCCS and the Society for Integrative Oncology, and has been a treatment guideline reviewer with American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

Leveraging AI, she has scaled her online courses, enhancing accessibility and support for cancer coaches worldwide. With over a decade of experience in coaching, advocacy, and curriculum development, Kara is dedicated to bridging gaps in survivorship care through education, innovation, and policy work.