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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
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
- Multiple DatesThu, May 16Virtual EventMay 16, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM CDTVirtual Event
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