Prosper,
Texas
As a research assistant, and the newest State Captain for Texas, I want to improve the quality of life for COPD patients by working and promoting research for this disease. It is important to raise awareness and empower people with COPD to reduce the burden of the disease. The earlier COPD is diagnosed, the sooner patients can use the credible resources to improve their quality of life.
As a COPD advocate, I have signed up for COPD360Social, emailed my elected official, and have educated many patients about COPD.
As a State Captain, I am interested in connecting others in the COPD community to the resources available so they can live healthier, fuller lives and participating and promoting research opportunities to help find a cure.
My proudest COPD moment has been working with many patients, as a respiratory therapist. Many patients were relieved to see a happy face entering their room or home. Being able to bring hope and encouragement was just as rewarding to me as it was to the patients.
My inspiration to share is, “To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
More about me, “I worked as a respiratory therapist for many years and then decided to go back to school. I have now been in school for 15 years and I am now ready to get back to my passion of helping COPD patients through education and research”