About Me

Curious about who I am and why my opinion might matter? Found out more about my story. 

If we were meeting for coffee, you’d probably get to know me as a kind, curious person long before you learned anything about my medical history. I’m a daughter, a friend, a leader, a learner, a problem‑solver, and a teacher; someone who tries to bring hope and joy wherever I go.

Pretty quickly, you’d notice a few physical characteristics that make me, me. I don’t hide them, but they tend to stand out in a way that invites questions or quiet curiosity. I was born with a mild form of right‑side hemiplegic cerebral palsy (GMFC 1) . My mom noticed early signs, but I wouldn’t be diagnosed or take my first steps until I was two years old. SDR existed when I was young, but like many families, we didn’t know it was an option.

Growing up, CP was always there, shaping certain parts of my life, but it never became the whole story. I learned early how to adapt, how to problem‑solve, and how to lead with curiosity instead of fear. Those traits carried me into adulthood and into the roles that matter most to me.

I don’t see CP as something I “overcame.” It’s simply one of the threads woven into who I am. These threads are important, but not defining. My life has been a mix of detours, discoveries, and moments of stubborn hope. That hope is what brings me here now: sharing what I’ve learned so others don’t have to walk their path alone.