I received a heart transplant in March of 2021. After living with a progressive heart disease for 22 years and ultimately going into advanced heart failure, I realized many of the things I did for my overall wellness could benefit other people.

I wrote an Amazon best seller, Change of Heart: My Journey of Transplantation, Revelation, and Transformation, and am a wellness and motivational speaker who talks to civic groups, professional associations, non-profit organizations, wellness retreats, and corporations including General Motors Financial, Kelly Services, and Nike.

I’ve been advocating for women’s heart health for over 20 years. I serve on the board of the American Heart Association (chair from 2019 to 2021), and I am currently the chair of Go Red for Women Circle of Red.

My full-time corporate job is as a workforce solutions consultant for Magnit; I am a 30+-year staffing and recruiting professional.