Dakota Fisher-Vance

Dakota Fisher-Vance serves as the Global Patient Advocacy Associate Director at BioCryst Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where efforts focus on fostering collaborations with rare disease patient organizations. As a professional motivational speaker and self-employed Global Patient Advocacy Senior Manager since 2016, Dakota translates personal and professional experiences into impactful presentations at various health conferences and events. Co-founder of Young Adult Cancer Connection, Dakota actively supports young adults navigating cancer-related challenges. Previous roles include Patient Advocacy Manager at Horizon and Community Engagement Senior Member at rareLife solutions, along with diverse experience in educational and research settings. Dakota holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Bryn Mawr College.