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Patient Advocacy

Diagnosed in 2009 with ulcerative colitis (UC), this auto-immune disease has strengthened my resilience and passion to make our healthcare system more resilient as well; to put patient care before profits. This is my hope.

 

- Patients Rising Legislative Advocacy Masterclass

- Virtual IBD Day on The Hill

- PBM Reform Work with Crohn's and Colitis Foundation

- Integrative Somatic Therapy Certificate (Embody Lab)

- Comprehensive Trauma-Informed Yoga Certification

Publications

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Editorial: Can constituents feel heard when not speaking with their wallets?

Living with Ulcerative Colitis: Kristen’s Farewell Letter to her Colon

Poetry is Not a Luxury, Audre Lorde: Essay Review

Ask Me About My Uterus: Book Review

Pleasure - Lyrical Essay

Come As You Are: Film Review

Girls With Guts: Mental Health Awareness Blog Post

Podcast: Healing Chronic Illness with Writing Groups

I'm Immunocompromised, But I Couldn't Get A Test for COVID-19

Upcoming Events

  • Expressive Writing Group for Chronically Ill and Caregivers
    Expressive Writing Group for Chronically Ill and Caregivers
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, May 16
    Virtual Event
    May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
    Virtual Event
    May 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDT
    Virtual Event
    For people with chronic illnesses and their caregivers to gather in community and heal through expressive writing
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