Elyse Caplan

Elyse Caplan is a seasoned leader with more than 25 years of oncology experience across healthcare, pharmaceutical, and non-profit sectors.

Her expertise lies in strategic planning, corporate philanthropy, relationship management, partnership cultivation, and program development and implementation.

Known for her impassioned advocacy, Elyse brings a unique perspective having experienced oncology as a patient and caregiver, which translates into effective philanthropic and patient support initiatives.

She is a strategic and innovative thinker, capable of articulating visions for senior management and cross-functional teams.

Elyse excels as a relationship builder, establishing successful liaisons with internal and external stakeholders.

A knowledgeable and articulate communicator, she is a proficient public speaker on various oncology topics.

Elyse Caplan is a recognized thought-leader in the breast cancer sector, especially in treatment options, quality of life, patient-centered care, palliative care, and caregiver education and support.

She holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Speech-Language Pathology/Psychology from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Communication Sciences and Disorders, General from the University of Miami.

Elyse has held notable positions such as Director of Patient Advocacy at Novartis, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Living Beyond Breast Cancer, and Coordinator of Breast Cancer Clinical Trials at Albert Einstein Cancer Center.