Georgia State Lead Ambassador

Pastor Jill Henning

Jill has served as the State Lead Ambassador (SLA) since January 2025. Prior to becoming SLA, she held leadership roles as Vice SLA and ACT Lead. As the state lead volunteer, Jill works closely with ACS CAN staff, Georgia’s ACT Leads and Legislative Ambassadors in support of local, state, and federal grassroots campaigns. She lives in Savannah, GA with her husband Matt.

Why are you a cancer advocate?

I am a triple negative breast cancer survivor; I volunteer for ACS CAN because I know the power of our voices. This is the one thing I can do to fight cancer and advocate to make care more accessible for everyone – not just cancer patients.

What is your proudest accomplishment as an ACS CAN volunteer?

Every time I go to the State Capitol in Atlanta and speak directly with lawmakers "at the ropes" outside the House and Senate chambers or sit with a Legislator in an office on Capitol Hill and share my story. In those moments, I am able to remind them that our fight is not just a budget line-item; it’s about people and the lives behind every policy decision.

Want to join me in the fight against cancer? Fill out this form to sign up to be an ACS CAN volunteer in Georgia.