Patient Advocate | Engagement Strategist | Founder, Patient Bridge Solutions

I build bridges between patients, communities, and the systems meant to serve them.

Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, I’ve spent my entire life navigating healthcare systems not built with individuals like me in mind. Living on the edge of medicine has shaped my perspective, and fueled my passion to ensure patients are not only included, but empowered as drivers of change. My lived experience isn’t just part of my story, it’s a foundation I combine with professional skills and strategy in everything I do.

With more than 15 years of experience in patient advocacy and health systems engagement, I’ve worked across research, policy, clinical trials, and nonprofit strategy to help organizations center lived experience as a driver of change. Whether I’m standing in front of a room of clinicians, co-designing an engagement model with a grassroots coalition, or guiding a life sciences partner through clinical trial development, my approach is grounded in real-world experience, deep listening, and a commitment to doing this work alongside, not just for, patients.

I founded Patient Bridge Solutions to help organizations move beyond one directional engagement and into true bi-directional partnership, where patient voices are not only heard, but valued as strategic assets. Through my consulting work, I collaborate with hospitals, advocacy groups, research teams, and industry partners to co-create systems that reflect the insight, skills, and leadership patients bring.

As a public speaker, I’ve had the privilege to share my story and insights on international stages, from hospital grand rounds to global conferences to network television. My work has been featured by 60 Minutes Australia, academic journals, and national advocacy campaigns.

I'm also proud to serve on multiple advisory boards and leadership councils, where I advocate for equity, sustainability, and patient-informed innovation. My experience as both a patient and a caregiver continues to shape how I lead, listen, and build.

Core Areas of Focus:

• Strategic Patient & Community Engagement

• Clinical Research & Trial Design

• Speaking, Storytelling & Narrative Strategy

• Nonprofit & Industry Partnerships

• Grassroots Collaboration

Whether you're an organization ready to build more inclusive systems, a researcher seeking deeper community involvement, or a healthcare leader looking to turn insight into action, I'd love to work with you.

Let’s build something better, together.