A Legacy of Advocacy, Leadership & Resilience
Breast cancer changed my life, but it did not define me. Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) in October 2023, I turned my journey into a movement; one that champions advocacy, education, and systemic change for women everywhere. Through The Advocate’s Table LLC, I create spaces for survivors, healthcare leaders, and changemakers to unite, uplift, and transform the landscape of early detection and patient support.
A Voice for the Voiceless
My Advocacy & Board Leadership
I proudly serve on multiple leadership boards, where I amplify the voices of those often unheard within communities in Central Ohio:
- American Cancer Society (ACS) Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Executive Leadership Board
- Brooksedge East HOA Board of Directors
- Franklin University BS Communications Advisory Board
- Susan G. Komen Columbus Leadership Board
Published Work
Sharing My Story, Changing Lives
My journey and expertise have been featured in leading publications dedicated to survivorship and advocacy
- Central Ohio woman’s cancer diagnosis drives her to educate on Black health disparities – The Columbus Dispatch
- My Living Legacy: Advocacy Born from Survival – Elephants and Tea
- Surviving TNBC: My Brave Path – Personal Newsletter
- Shanise’s Breast Cancer Journey: Resilience, Advocacy and Hope – Susan G Komen Blog
- World Cancer Day Publication – World Cancer Day 2025
Podcast Appearances
Amplifying the Mission
I use my voice to advocate for early detection, equity in healthcare, and survivor support through podcast interviews:
- Susan G Komen – Real Pink Podcast
- TotsFrishion – Should You Get Genetic Cancer Screening? | You Have a Story
- Lachandra B. Baker Edutainment, LLC – Everything’s Not Black & White | Healing Beyond the Diagnosis
Speaking Engagements & Media
I have been honored to share my story and insights across platforms, using my voice to inspire action and change:
- Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event – My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Awareness
- Columbus Breast Cancer Survivors Unite for Awareness Walk – ABC6
- Champion of Hope Speech – City Hall Lighting Ceremony
- Survivorship: A Celebration of Life Beyond the Struggle – Omega Psi Phi Eta Nu Nu Chapter
- Voices of Black Women (Study Introduction) – NBC4i
- Voices of Black Women (Young Adults) – NBC4i
Awards & Celebrations
I am deeply honored to have been recognized for my work in advocacy and leadership:
- Champion of Hope Award – Celebrating my commitment to empowering survivors.
- Ringing the Bell – Last day of chemo
Legislative Advocacy:
Driving Systemic
Change
Advocacy is not just about raising awareness, it’s about changing systems. I have played a key role in supporting Ohio’s HB28 Bill, a groundbreaking initiative addressing healthcare equity and access.
COLLABORATIONS
