Catonsville,
MD
As a respiratory therapist and the newest State Captain from Maryland, I hope to accomplish increasing awareness of COPD in the community. I also want to provide education to those affected by COPD and their family members.
As a COPD advocate, I have participated in health fairs or community events to promote COPD awareness, and am a Better Breathers Club facilitator.
As a State Captain, I am most interested in connecting others in the COPD community to the resources available so they can live healthier, fuller lives and raising awareness by participating in health fairs and community events. I would also like to work with state, local, and national officials to improve COPD policy and host and participate in fundraisers to support my community.
My proudest COPD moment has been having a patient tell me that they know understand what COPD is and what they can do to improve their quality of life. Many of the patients I see were told that they have COPD, but don't know what it stands for or what it is.
More about me, “As an asthmatic, I felt as though I could help others by becoming a respiratory therapist. I have been an RT for 20 years and have spent the past 2 years focusing on COPD patient education”