Podcast & Media

Elana Silber, CEO of Sharsheret

Elana Silber is the CEO of Sharsheret, the national Jewish breast and ovarian cancer organization, where she has spent more than two decades building life‑saving support and education programs for women, men, and families facing cancer. Under her leadership, Sharsheret has grown from a small grassroots initiative into an internationally respected organization serving thousands each year in the U.S., Israel, and beyond.

Elana brings a rare combination of professional expertise, lived experience, and deep community trust. She is a sought‑after speaker on women’s health, Jewish communal leadership, nonprofit growth, grief and legacy, and navigating cancer with dignity and strength.

Why Book Elana

Podcast audiences connect with Elana because she is:

• Authentic and relatable – speaks honestly about cancer, leadership, and resilience
• Deeply knowledgeable – 22+ years leading a national health nonprofit
• Mission‑driven – focused on impact, not platitudes
• Comfortable discussing hard topics – illness, loss, faith, family, and hope without clichés

She is equally compelling on intimate, story‑driven podcasts and larger platforms focused on health, leadership, Jewish life, or women’s issues.

Topics Elana Can Speak About

• Breast & ovarian cancer: what patients and families really need
• The unique cultural and emotional needs of Jewish cancer patients
• Building a nonprofit that lasts beyond its founder
• Leadership as a woman in the Jewish and healthcare spaces
• Supporting loved ones through cancer (what helps, what doesn’t)
• Grief, legacy, and honoring those we’ve lost through action
• Israel–Diaspora connections through care and community
• Creating meaning while navigating fear and uncertainty

(Custom topics available upon request)

 Featured Podcast Appearances

Healthful Woman Podcast
Episode: “Sharsheret: Supporting Women with Cancer”
Elana Silber joins Dr. Nathan Fox to talk about Sharsheret’s mission, virtual support model, and meaningful care for women facing breast and ovarian cancer.

The Jordan Syatt Podcast
Episode: “Breast and Ovarian Cancer: A Lifeline for Help, Service, and Community”
Elana discusses Sharsheret’s work, genetic testing awareness, and how people can access support.

The Jewish Link Pitch Meeting
Episode: “Breast Cancer Awareness: What Every Jewish Family Needs to Know”
Elana Silber talks about the growth of Sharsheret, genetic risk in Jewish families, and the organization’s services.

Soul Sessions with KK
Episode: “Be Your Own Health Advocate with Elana Silber, Sharsheret”
Elana discusses navigating cancer support and advocacy with host KK.

Finding Favorites with Leah Jones
Episode: “Elana Silber loves Orangetheory”
A conversation about health, leadership, and Elana’s perspective on risk, wellness, and why Sharsheret’s work matters.

Inspiration for the Nation (Living L’Chaim)
Episode: “The Cancer Fight: Elana Silber & Shlomo Mirsky”
Elana joins an episode reflecting on Sharsheret’s origin story and impact.

The Orthonomics Podcast
Episode: Health Challenges Affecting Orthodox Women and Their Families
Elana Silber joins The Orthonomics Podcast to talk about health issues affecting Orthodox Jewish women and families, including cancer risk, support needs, and community impact.

Be Impactful by Impactful Fashion
Episode: Let’s Talk BRCA with Elana Silber of Sharsheret
Elana shares what we need to know about our own risk for developing breast and ovarian cancers and what we can do about it, what the Holocaust has to do with cancer, and we discuss genetic testing for cancer risk.

About Sharsheret

Founded in 2001, Sharsheret provides free and confidential culturally relevant support, financial assistance, lifesaving education, and resources to Jewish women and men facing breast and ovarian cancer in the United States and Israel. With programs spanning emotional support, clinical education, mental health and genetic counseling, and community outreach, Sharsheret bridges medical care with compassion.

Media & Booking Inquiries

For podcast bookings, interviews, or speaking requests:

Jordana Altman
Director of Marketing
[email protected] | 866-474-2774

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