Tami Pangelina is a caregiver, advocate, and Advisory Council member of the California Colorectal Cancer Coalition (C4), committed to advancing colorectal cancer awareness, early detection, and equitable care across California. Her advocacy began after the loss of her nephew, Daniel, who died from stage IV colorectal cancer at age 35 following a two-year misdiagnosis. Serving as his caregiver shaped Tami’s mission to ensure young patients’ symptoms are taken seriously and never overlooked. Tami also serves as an Advocate,
Ambassador, and Mentor with Fight Colorectal Cancer, supporting families impacted by the disease, mentoring new advocates, and participating in national advocacy efforts such as Call on Congress to advance research funding and patient-centered policy. She is especially focused on strengthening early-detection practices in primary care through provider education and improving outcomes for underserved communities. Guided by lived experience and compassion, Tami brings a strong caregiver voice to C4’s work and its vision of a California where colorectal cancer is prevented, detected early, treated equitably, and never ignored.