Heidi Floyd

Heidi Floyd is an international public speaker, published author, and breast cancer advocate whose personal experience with a breast cancer diagnosis during pregnancy shaped her approach to patient advocacy. After receiving her diagnosis shortly after learning she was pregnant and with three young children at home, Floyd sought a second opinion and underwent six months of chemotherapy while pregnant, ultimately giving birth to a healthy baby boy. Her journey navigating treatment, insurance, and the search for compassionate care informs her ongoing work in oncology patient advocacy.

Floyd has established a career as a thought leader in oncology, focusing on treatment options, quality of life, and community concerns for cancer patients. She has represented the patient perspective for organizations such as Ford, Google, the U.S. Department of Defense, the American Cancer Society, and Susan G. Komen, sharing her insights at events ranging from small gatherings to national conventions. Her writing has appeared in Forbes, Huffington Post, CNN, and The New York Times, and she has been a recurring speaker at Google offices. Floyd has also addressed global pharmaceutical industry audiences, including at the CPHI conference, emphasizing the importance of patient-centered care.

In addition to her speaking engagements, Floyd has held leadership roles in patient advocacy organizations. She served as executive director of the Pink Power Mom Network, a community supporting young mothers with breast cancer, and has been a consumer reviewer for the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program, collaborating with medical professionals to influence cancer research priorities. Floyd has also served as a board member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons Foundation and as a Cancer Standing Committee member for the National Quality Forum, contributing to healthcare policy and research.

As a corporate speaker, Floyd advises companies on strategies to support employees facing cancer and other serious illnesses. Her expertise includes social media marketing, corporate philanthropy, relationship management, and program development, strengthening partnerships between patient advocacy groups and the corporate sector. Through her speaking, writing, and advocacy, Floyd continues to connect and support individuals affected by cancer.