Katie McMahon is the Principal, Policy Development – Prevention for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN). ACS CAN, the nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society. By engaging advocates across the country to make their voices heard, ACS CAN advocates for legislative and regulatory solutions that will end cancer as we know it, for everyone. 

Katie provides in-depth analysis for legislative and regulatory priorities at all levels of government and develops public policy positions for cancer prevention, including screening and early detection, tobacco control, diet and physical activity, and vaccination. Katie previously worked at ACS CAN as a Senior Policy Analyst. 

Prior to re-joining ACS CAN, Katie was at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In her role, Katie provided public policy expertise to senior staff on prevention initiatives and provided support for several strategic action plans on health disparities and tobacco control. Prior to ACS CAN and HHS, Katie worked at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids on comprehensive tobacco control public policies. 

Katie received her undergraduate and Master of Public Health degree from the George Washington University.