I’m a wife, mom, Mimi, sister, friend, and Retired RN. And now a Metastatic Breast Cancer Thriver. Diagnosed in 2015, underwent chemo, radiation and bilateral mastectomy without reconstruction by choice. Monthly treatments will continue for life. I believe that Knowledge Empowers you.

I am the project lead of an initiative called BECOME (Black Experience in Clinical Trials and Opportunities for Meaningful Engagements). I’m a fierce advocate for men and women living with MBC in rural communities. I’m a LBBC helpline volunteer and Hear My Voice participant, MBC Alliance member, Komen advocate.I’m an open book about MBC.