Introducing ACCA Commons!
A New Forum for Member Dialogue

The Association of Cancer Center Administrators (ACCA) is pleased to announce the launch of ACCA Commons — a new bi-monthly, one-hour call series designed to bring members together to discuss current issues, share experiences, and connect in an open and supportive forum.

ACCA Commons Schedule:

November 13, 2025 at 2PM Eastern hosted by David Darr, MBA, Sr. Director for Research Strategy and Operations at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center

December 17, 2025 at 3PM Eastern hosted by David Gosky, MA, MBA Executive Director, The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center

February 10, 2026 hosted by Nick Fisher, Executive Director of Research and Business Administration at Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

April 7, 2026 hosted by Wendy Law, PhD, Associate Director of Administration | Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Cancer Consortium Associate Vice President of Cancer Consortium Programs | Fred Hutch

ACCA CCAF Sponsor Webinar

Past Webinars:

  • Effective Communication and Managing Expectations of Faculty, Staff, and other Key Stakeholders

    Moderator: Alex Zaforovski, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

    Panelists:
    Aaron Schilz, MPA, Masonic Cancer Center
    Dorothy Graves, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    Dina Halme, PhD, UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center

*Recording is available in the ACCA Members Only Section

  • Feedback, Advice and Perspectives from 2024 NCI Site Visits

    Moderator: Nick Fisher, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Washington University & Barnes Jewish Hospital

    Panelists:

    Dr. Wendy Law, Associate Director of Administration, Fred Hutch/University of Washington/Seattle Children's Cancer Consortium

    John Pounardjian, Associate Vice President and Associate Director for Administration, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

    Chloe Fournier, Associate Director, Administration, Duke University

    Melissa Fitzmaurice Neligan, Chief Administrative Officer/Associate Director of Administration, UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center

    *Recording is available in the ACCA Members Only Section