Puerto Rico Cancer Advocate and Health Care Leader Named to ACS CAN Board

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 1, 2026 – The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) appointed a new member from Puerto Rico to its Board of Directors. The Board provides leadership and guidance for ACS CAN, the advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society, which supports evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. 

“We are thrilled to welcome Roberto García Rodríguez to our Board of Directors. Roberto brings a proven record of leadership across the public, nonprofit and private sectors and a deep commitment to strengthening health care and insurance systems,” said Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN. "Our mission to advocate for evidence-based public policies to reduce the cancer burden for everyone will be bolstered by the steadfast dedication, passion and expertise Roberto brings.” 
García Rodríguez recently retired as the president and chief executive officer of Triple-S Management Corporation, the BlueCross BlueShield affiliate in Puerto Rico. He founded the Puerto Rico chapter of CEOs against Cancer in 2015 and chaired it until 2023. Over the last 3 decades, he has served on numerous nonprofit boards of directors including Medicaid and Medicare Advantage Products Association of Puerto Rico.

“My career has always been about strengthening Puerto Rico’s economic and social development. I am driven by my passion to build communities through direct involvement, cross-sector collaboration and sound policy,” said García.

“ACS CAN looks forward to an impactful year of cancer advocacy in close partnership with our Board of Directors, particularly with Roberto’s added expertise and passion. We thank him for his commitment to the organization’s lifesaving mission,” continued Lacasse. 

The ACS CAN Board of Directors consists of 18 members who work in partnership with ACS CAN and American Cancer Society CEO, Shane Jacobson, and ACS CAN President, Lisa Lacasse, to drive impact on behalf of families impacted by cancer.