I live on the South Shore of Nova Scotia with my husband and two children. Almost 7 years ago, I lost my Sister unexpectedly to heart disease with no warning. Six months later (after being told I was healthy), I went on to have my first heart attack. It was an NSTEMI and required a stent. I then went on to have a second heart attack while pregnant with my son (on the anniversary of my Sister’s death. Again, it was an NSTEMI, and after a C-section to deliver my son, I received another stent. I saw firsthand the inequity in women’s heart health in all levels of care and prevention and vowed to take a stand against it. Since then, I have enjoyed staying home and watching my children grow, while working at provincial and national levels to advocate for Women’s Heart Health.
For the past two years, I have stepped outside my comfort zone and never refused a project I was asked to be a part of. My willingness to learn, confidence, and overall ability to work with almost anybody put me at an advantage. I know that we are all here as equals and with a common goal. I look forward to working with everyone to reach that goal, which is obviously so important to me also.
