Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis was not easy.  Continuous negative thoughts crossed my mine especially death and fear.  Learning the medical jargon and fearing the medicines that were given to me would not work was always at the forefront of my initial diagnosis.

It took me months to accept my diagnosis and once I accepted my diagnosis I was able to change my thought process.  I learned that just because I received this diagnosis I still could do good in the world.  I centered my advocacy around the racial disparities that black women sometimes face.   All patients should be given the same standard of care no matter the race.  I am passionate about eliminating this disparity, to help improve the treatment  Black women receive.

I work with a wide range of researchers, medical professionals and community leaders engaging and collaborating to help improve . I support my community in many different ways, including volunteering on the Living Beyond Breast Cancer Helpline and reviewing proposals for the DOD Breast Cancer Research Program. I have received many accolades for my work including the 2020 Ann Haney award given by Breast Cancer Recovery and the Living Beyond Breast Cancer 2020 Donna Noce Colaco Going Beyond Award.  I am also a 2020/2021 Portrait of Hope Ambassador for the St Louis American Cancer Society.