Alli Ward is a six year Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer Thrivor. When she was told she may have only a few months to live in 2009, she decided to stop conventional treatment and focus on quality of life. Now four years past her "expiration date", Alli strives to live fully while dealing with long term side effects of the disease. Alli is committed. to supporting those affected by young adult cancer. Alli earned a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work from Salisbury State University. She brings together experience in both social work and over 10 years in business processes and analysis. She joined the organization in 2011 as the chair of the Steering Committee for the OMG 2012 Summit. In July of 2012, Alli was hired full-time as the VP, Programs and is responsible for planning and executing all programs including regional Boot Camps and the OMG Summit and the Players Club, an individual fundraising program. She resides in Ellicott City, MD