Yael Cohen

Yael Cohen is the founder, president, and CFO of FCancer, a non-profit organization dedicated to spreading the word about the importance of early detection. Yael is a young woman on a mission to change the face of cancer, giving families and friends a new mantra: FCancer. Yael founded FCancer in 2009 after her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Determined to have strength for her mom, Yael decided to use the "F word" to fight the "C word" by creating a charitable organization that does things very differently.

In less than two years, FCancer has attracted thousands of Gen Y Millenials, including a host of A-list celebrities that have willingly participated in the movement and are using their influence to bring awareness through impactful endorsements.

Since the launch of FCancer, Yael has grown into an influential player in the not- for-profit world.  On invitation, she has attended both Summit Series in Washington DC and Miami; the Next Generation Leadership discussions at the White House; the Clinton Global Initiative; and TED Women in 2010. She was named as one of 12 "people who are transforming philanthropy" by The Globe and Mail, among the likes of Bill Gates and Bono. 

Yael is hopeful that our global community will spread FCancer's message of the
importance of early detection.