Abra Kelson is a dedicated oncology social worker and healthcare leader with nearly a decade of experience advancing health equity, psychosocial care, and value-based care delivery. She currently serves as Director of Quality & Value-Based Care at Northwest Medical Specialties (NWMS), where she leads program development, strategic planning, and multidisciplinary initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes in oncology care.

Her clinical and leadership work at NWMS has resulted in significant funding success, including securing over $450,000 for a collaborative care health equity initiative and $40,000 for food access programming. She also has served as Program Director for the Cancer Support Community at NWMS, overseeing educational, wellness, and psychosocial support programs.

A passionate advocate for health equity and patient-centered care, Abra has served on several national advisory committees, including the Community Oncology Alliance (COA) and the Association of Community Cancer Centers (ACCC). She has spoken nationally and been a content contributor on topics ranging from financial toxicity and care coordination to patient advocacy.