🎗️ Cancer Advocate | 📚 Author | 🔬 Researcher | 🌍 Global Speaker
I am a passionate cancer advocate, researcher, and author working to amplify the voices of young people with and beyond cancer. With 10+ years of international experience, I focus on equity, diversity inclusion, and survivor rights—bridging patient stories with policy change.
Advocacy – Youth Cancer Europe (YCE)
Policy work on equity, diversity, and inclusion across Europe, as well as the Right to be Forgotten law in Costa Rica.
Author – Can-Can and the Adventure of Mìng Island (English and Spanish)
A children's book to reduce cancer stigma and support young readers on the topic of illness and empathy.
Founder – MANO Beyond cancer
A global YouTube project interviewing cancer survivors and sharing diverse stories about the holistic cancer journey.
I proudly represent the voice of young cancer survivors across global initiatives, contributing to policy, awareness, and support programs that promote equity, inclusion, and dignity in cancer care.
Youth Cancer Europe (YCE) – Ambassador and Advocate
Advocating for the rights and needs of AYA cancer survivors across Europe, including work on the Right to be Forgotten and inclusive policy development.
EU-CAYAS-NET – Ambassador
Supporting the co-creation of European guidelines, peer resources, and survivor-driven initiatives to improve quality of life after cancer.
Childhood Cancer International (CCI) – SURNET-Survivors Global Network
Raising awareness globally and contributing to educational campaigns and survivor support initiatives with a focus on young voices.
A Fresh Chapter – Africa Elevate Program and American Ignite Experience – Alumni Ambassador
Participated in cross-cultural healing and storytelling projects in Kenya and North America, connecting global survivor narratives and contributing to community-based support.
Inspire2Live – Patient Advocate Ambassador
Collaborating on international dialogues to ensure that the patient perspective is embedded in research, care innovation, and health policy.