Ideas That Challenge.
Stories That Move.
Conversations That Matter.
NEWS | MEDIA | SPEAKING
Leadership is about the conversations we start and the perspectives we challenge.
From healthcare transformation to resilience and the power of connection, I bring lived experience and bold ideas to stages and conversations that move people to think differently and act courageously.
FEATURED STORIES & MEDIA
Stories have power. Especially the ones we may be afraid to tell.
A collection of conversations and features exploring resilience. leadership, and what becomes possible when we challenge the narratives that define us.
SAN DIEGO MAGAZINE | 2026
Finding Empowerment Through Post-Mastectomy Tattoos
What happens when we stop seeing scars as something to hide and start seeing them as something to celebrate? A personal exploration of reclaiming our bodies on our own terms.
Scars Are What Make You Powerful
Our scars don’t diminish us. They reveal what we’ve survived and what we’re capable of becoming. A talk about rewriting the stories we tell ourselves and finding power in the places that tried to break us.
TEDx SAN DIEGO | 2025
ON STAGE: SPEAKING & CONVERSATIONS
Not every conversation should leave us comfortable. The best ones leave us thinking.
I speak and facilitate conversations at the intersection of leadership, resilience, healthcare, and connection. Whether delivering a keynote, moderating a panel, or sharing a personal story, my goals are the same: spark meaningful dialogue and inspire action.
Scar Power: Use the Difficulty
HFMA WOMEN’S WE CONFERENCE | 2026
A conversation about transforming adversity into strength and using our most difficult experiences to shape how we lead and live.
The Power of Invisible Scars
UCLA NIGHT OF STORYTELLING | 2026
An exploration of the experiences we carry but cannot always see, and how vulnerability and storytelling can deepen our connection to others.
Policy, Progress, & Leadership: Changing Face of Healthcare
ACHE SAN DIEGO ANNUAL CONFERENCE | 2026
Moderating a conversation on the forces reshaping healthcare and the leadership required to navigate complexity & change.
Dinner for 10: Celebrating Leadership & Connection
UCLA HEALTH POLICY & MANAGEMENT | 2025
An intimate discussion about navigating leadership, building meaningful relationships, and creating a career grounded in purpose.
LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION
Leadership is about what we make possible for others.
I’m honored to learn from and contribute alongside leaders who are challenging the status quo and strengthening communities.
LEAD San Diego - IMPACT Class of 2027
Selected to join a cohort of regional leaders committed to strengthening San Diego through civic engagement and community leadership.
Woman of Impact Honoree - CA State Assembly District 77 - 2026
Recognized for leadership, advocacy, and contributions to the community
Presidential Leadership Scholars Program - 2024
Selected for a national leadership development program grounded in the presidential experiences and leadership principles of four U.S. presidents.
LET’S START SOMETHING
The right conversation can change everything.
Looking for a speaker, moderator, thought partner, or a fresh perspective? Let’s create something that matters.