I had the honor and privilege of collaborating with Tracy Bender to help improve local and national awareness of cancer-related issues. During this time, I was blessed to hear Tracy speak during a national webinar and during an in-person event in the state of Nebraska. Not only is Tracy an incredible therapist and patient advocate, she is also an eloquent speaker. Her vast expertise includes cancer program development, national advocacy, acute and chronic challenges faced by those with cancer, multimodal approaches to care, mentorship, and more. I have personally witnessed the impact that Tracy’s presentations have had both locally and across the country. She is able to effectively and efficiently provide current research, real-world applications, discuss gold-standard models of care, and provide insight into how to create person-centered cancer programs. It has been amazing having the opportunity to see Tracy’s impact across the United States. I am thankful for the opportunity to collaborate and learn from her!

Dr. Bender’s teaching style is dynamic and engaging. She is knowledgeable and presents concepts with a perfect blend of scientific evidence and real-world application. She is receptive to the needs of her audience and can tailor a session to match the learners’ knowledge and experience. The Creighton Occupational Therapy Fellows and Physical Therapy Residents represent a diverse audience, and Dr. Bender helps them apply concepts in a meaningful way to their unique practice settings. Dr. Bender models life-long learning, a professional skill that we value at the University.