The American Cancer Society invites you to its Greater Los Angeles and Central Coast Voices of Impact: Advancing Care Together in Santa Barbara event.
The event and panel discussion will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Cabrillo Pavilion, 1118 E. Cabrillo Blvd., Santa Barbara.
The free gathering will bring together healthcare professionals, civic leaders and community partners to discuss cancer research, emerging technologies, treatment advancements and what it all means for individuals and families across the Central Coast, according to Dr. Leonie H. Mattison, a member of the event’s Executive Leadership Committee.
The event, presented by Agilent Technologies, CenCal Health and UCLA Health, is aimed to advance local health initiatives and provide essential support to patients in the community.
Featured panelists are Joaquin Chavez, ACS Health Equity Ambassador, Chumash & Mexica; Ceylan Ozkan, MSN, RN, Chief Quality Officer at Santa Barbara Neighborhood Clinic; Eileen Hongo, cancer survivor and advocate; and Daniel Greenwald, MD, Hematology Oncology, UCLA Health.
Adam Lopez, American Cancer Society Board of Directors Member, will moderate.
Questions may be directed to Lindsey.Leonard@cancer.org.