What makes you feel connected to Susan G. Komen and our mission to end breast cancer?

Susan G. Komen’s mission resonates with me because it sits at the intersection of advocacy, healing, and equity—where saving lives also means honoring the whole person. Breast cancer does not only affect the body; it impacts identity, mental health, families, and communities. As a trauma-informed therapist and advocate, I witness how diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship can activate fear, grief, and nervous system overwhelm, especially for women of color who often face disparities in access, support, and outcomes.

What connects me deeply to Susan G. Komen is the organization’s commitment to both urgency and compassion: funding research while also standing alongside those navigating the emotional and relational realities of breast cancer. The mission to end breast cancer aligns with my belief that healing must be comprehensive—medical, emotional, and communal. I am driven to amplify education, early detection, and culturally responsive support so that no one feels invisible in their fight. Supporting Susan G. Komen means advancing hope backed by action, science guided by humanity, and a future where survival is not the exception but the standard.

What makes you VIPink?

I am VIPink because I use my voice, platform, and professional expertise to translate compassion into action. I create spaces where difficult conversations can happen safely, where women—especially those from underserved communities—feel seen, informed, and empowered to prioritize their health. I don’t just wear pink; I mobilize it. I connect people to resources, normalize early detection and mental health support, and advocate for care that is dignified, accessible, and whole-person focused. VIPink, to me, means visibility with responsibility—and I carry that forward with intention.

What will be your competitive edge against your fellow ambassadors?

My competitive edge is not volume—it’s depth, reach, and credibility. I don’t approach this work as a moment or a title; I approach it as a long-term mission grounded in professional expertise and lived connection. As a licensed, trauma-informed clinician, I understand how fear, avoidance, and misinformation impact health decisions, and I know how to translate complex medical and emotional topics into language people can actually receive and act on.

What differentiates me is my ability to bridge worlds: clinical insight with community trust, advocacy with education, and visibility with measurable impact. I engage audiences not just to participate, but to sustain involvement—through conversations that reduce stigma, partnerships that expand access, and programming that supports women before, during, and after diagnosis. I don’t compete by being louder; I compete by being effective. My edge is the ability to move people from awareness to action, and to keep them there.

Give us one fun fact about you.

I love golf—still an amateur, but fully committed to the game and the joy of learning something new.