About
Jonathan Sommers, Tikkun founder
Welcome. I’m glad you’re here
My name is Jonathan, and as a cancer survivor, I know firsthand how overwhelming a serious diagnosis can be. Patients and their families often face confusion, unanswered questions, and the need for connection—connection to answers, to medical professionals, to resources, to hope, and even back to themselves. That’s where I come in.
I’m an independent Board-Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA) and currently serve on the Board of Directors of the Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB), the national organization that sets professional standards for patient advocacy. I am also a research advocate with more than a decade of experience in oncology (cancer), working on national projects to improve patient care and strengthen the healthcare system.
My unique background allows for integrative and compassionate care that sees you as the person you are and not a diagnosis. I’m able to be that connection for you, ensuring that your needs are met along the entire healthcare continuum.
If you or a loved one wants to improve your care, I’d love to connect.
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Serves on SWOG’s - a cooperative group of the National Clinical Trials Network - Patient Advocate, Adolescent Young Adult, and Digital Engagement Committees
Published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of Clinical Oncology
Worked on several Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) grants
2020 Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of The Year campaign
Featured in Cancer Today Magazine
Guest on The Cancer Support Community Podcast
AYA@USC Patient and Family Advisory Council Member
Samfund/Expect Miracles Foundation grant reviewer
Primary Investigator on study that incorporates digital tools to improve patient outcomes
Launched a pilot project that reformed the Los Angeles Unified School Health curriculum to include importance of screening for testicular cancer
