I wanted to take a moment to discuss the importance of empowerment and advocacy in our daily lives. As many of you know, I have worked for over thirty years and continue to work as a case manager advocating for injured workers.

My wheelhouse has been trying my best to be a mentor, influencer and thought leader for others and to focus on leaving a legacy for those following behind us in our industry.

I never thought that I'd have to put my professional skill set to use in my personal life to such a degree.

I have always helped others (friends and family) advocating for their own health issues, but I was faced with becoming my own advocate when I was diagnosed with AML (Acute Myeloid Leukemia) in Spring of 2023.

Needless to say that it's a whole different concept when it is YOU that is faced with a health crisis and as I went through my journey (with the incredible support of my employer, The IMA Group, and my village of friends and family) it became too clear to me that so many others do not have the voice, training, experience and knowledge base to advocate for themselves and their loved ones.