Our Chapter

Chapter Highlights

The GenNow Network San Francisco, CA chapter brings together members from the community to support the American Cancer Society. Since 2018 we have continued to see growth in our impact and look forward to what is ahead for us.

We are proud of all the efforts of our chapter, especially for over $300,000 raised over the last 3 years at our annual Fork Cancer event .

Chapter President


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Andy Black

Chapter President
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Acquisitions & Asset Management
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Andy joined the American Cancer Society due to its powerful mission and the tangible impact it has on the lives of those affected by cancer. His journey with ACS began when he partnered with them to raise money for his participation in the Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Witnessing firsthand the dedication and support ACS provides, Andy felt compelled to get involved locally. With family and friends who have been deeply impacted by cancer, it is fulfilling for him to contribute to the work ACS does and see the positive changes it brings to individuals and communities.

Andy is currently an Associate at CBRE, where he has been spearheading investment sales, underwriting, and leasing initiatives. Focusing specifically on East Bay industrial properties, Andy is actively involved in all aspects of the investment process, from initial deal assessment to execution and post-transaction management. His responsibilities include modeling prospective deals, overseeing lease execution, developing client relationships, and orchestrating successful transactions.

Andy graduated from the University of Southern California and in his free time enjoys following Bay Area sports, playing golf, supporting USC football, participating in triathlons, playing recreational basketball, hiking, and skiing.

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Madeline Davenport

Co-President
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Strategic Brand Initiatives

Mission

ACS GenNow Network chapters implement mission-centric opportunities for members and supporters to further ACS initiatives.

The American Cancer Society is the leading cancer-fighting organization with a vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. Together are improving the lives of people with cancer and their families as the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research, and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.

ACS GenNow Network educates members on the mission and vision of the American Cancer Society and integrates these into chapter activities. Chapters are encouraged to provide opportunities to support ACS patient support programs and services and fundraising activities.

Mentorship

ACS GenNow Network members are offered opportunities for professional development and networking with other members and chapters.

We value the opportunity to leverage the strength of our GenNow Network along with our strength as the American Cancer Society in order to help provide members opportunities for professional development through mentorship from other members and/or ACS contacts.

By creating opportunities for members to expand their personal and professional networks within the community, we allow for involvement within the chapter to benefit our members in a variety of ways.

Impact

ACS GenNow Network chapters host unique, memorable events to engage communities in raising funds to help end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

The impact component of our GenNow Network chapters is essential to helping support the life-saving mission of the American Cancer Society. From rooftop cocktail parties to poolside social events, our young professionals host trendy and impactful events to raise funds for the American Cancer Society’s vision to end cancer as we know it, for everyone.

Fork Cancer Event

Fighting Cancer Takes More Than Medicine