Will Corcoran

Will Corcoran (he/him) is originally from Connecticut and now lives in Chicago’s Logan Square. Will has been a disability advocate since he was old enough to speak with politicians and news outlets to raise awareness for his disease community. Will was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that primarily impacts the respiratory and digestive systems, at three months old. At 15, Will received a liver transplant, which gave him a second chance at life. Will’s daily life consists of multiple hours of breathing treatments, dozens of pills, and a consistent battle against infection. The adversity he has faced through disability added to his positive mindset and determined attitude. Will has volunteered for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in advocacy roles on several boards and committees throughout his life. Currently, he is a patient representative of the Foundation’s Clinical Research Executive Committee. While studying environmental sustainability in undergraduate and graduate school, Will consistently viewed the climate crisis from the perspective of people with disabilities like himself. Will currently works as Development Director for a national environmental non-profit, the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN). In his free time, you can find Will exploring Chicago with his dog Stanley, rooting for Philadelphia sports teams, and eating with friends.