Board of Directors
Candi Gray
First Vice President
Candi Gray, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C, is a licensed clinical social worker and member of NASW and AOSW (Association of Oncology Social Work). Since receiving her bachelor's degree in social work from Bethel College in St. Paul, MN, and her master's degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Candi has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, helping those impacted by various health-related problems and illnesses. Beginning her career at the City/County of San Francisco Health Department in San Francisco’s Tenderloin district, Candi went on to work in the areas of geriatrics, substance abuse, medical case management, HIV/AIDS, and oncology. Currently, she works as an oncology social worker at the Community Cancer Center in Normal, IL, a comprehensive, community –based cancer care provider serving persons in Central Illinois. The Center focuses on outpatient cancer care and includes services such as medical and radiation oncology, CyberKnife service, comprehensive breast service, nutrition, community education, and offers a full complement of support services. As an oncology social worker, Candi is responsible for all clinic-wide psychosocial support services, program development and standards, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement and accreditation. Candi states, “As an oncology social worker, I have the privilege everyday to help those who are affected by cancer find the knowledge, support, and hope they will need to face the challenges and changes their diagnosis brings.” Additionally, she has been a field supervisor for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Illinois State University’s social work programs and Illinois State University’s Child Life program.
