Martha Raymond

Martha Raymond is the Founder and CEO of The Raymond Foundation and the Founding CEO of the GI Cancers Alliance. With over 35 years of dedicated advocacy for cancer patients and caregivers, Martha has become a leader in patient-centered care and support.

Her research focuses on amplifying patient-reported outcomes to ensure that the patient’s voice and lived experience are valued and integrated throughout the continuum of care. Martha has published extensively, with numerous research articles appearing in peer-reviewed journals such as the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer, and the Journal of Cancer Research.

A certified professional facilitator, Martha frequently serves as a speaker and moderator for global oncology conferences and symposiums. In addition, she consults with academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and advocacy organizations on oncology program development.

In 2023, Martha received two prestigious honors for her advocacy and research: the Excellence in Colorectal Cancer Advocacy Award from the WunderGlo Foundation in California and the Luminary Award in GI Cancers from OncLive and the Ruesch Center/Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University.

Martha holds advanced graduate certifications in Integrative Medicine, Hospice Counseling, Palliative Care, and Patient Navigation. A lifelong learner, she is currently pursuing executive education at Harvard University's Kennedy School.