I have been having ovarian cancer conversations with patients, survivors, and their families & friends for over 25 years. I facilitated my first ovarian cancer support group in 1998 as a graduate student and was deeply struck by the challenges and struggles individuals in the group were facing. I decided then to dedicate myself to the ovarian cancer cause and community.
Since then, I have worked with many, many individuals managing ovarian cancer and have facilitated over 1,000 ovarian cancer support groups. In 2005, members of the early support group and I founded the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA - now Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance, CGCA), and Nicki's Circle Support Groups. I remained the Programs Director and a support groups facilitator at COCA until 2018.
In 2018 I joined the team at The Clearity Foundation in San Diego, California, to help develop the Steps Through OC program. I was an OC Counselor, the STEPS Team Lead, and the STEPS Program Director at Clearity until 2022 when I became the Director of Education.
In October 2023 I changed course to pursue private practice coaching and counseling.
December 2023 I received a World Ovarian Cancer Coalition "Above and Beyond" Impact award for exemplary care, dedication and compassion.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC-2004) in Colorado and a candidate to become a Board Certified Coach (BCC-C). I am offering coaching sessions worldwide to help guide you through your ovarian cancer experience.
I look forward to having a conversation with you!
Let's talk!