I was born with severe cerebral palsy. From the very beginning, the world told me what I wouldn’t be able to do. But my life has been about redefining those limits — and helping others do the same.
I am a mother of two incredible daughters, a homeschool educator, an advocate, a disability rights speaker, and a model. I believe that active lifestyles are for everyone — not just the able-bodied. My journey has never been about “overcoming” cerebral palsy. It has been about living fully within it, boldly and unapologetically.
Growing up, accessibility was rarely part of the conversation. I learned early that if I wanted space at the table, sometimes I would have to create it myself. That mindset shaped the woman I am today and fuels my work in disability rights and inclusion.
Movement has always been a powerful part of my story. I ride my adaptive bicycle, I walk using my walker, I hike, I swim, I stay active with my kids. I push my body not to prove anything to the world — but to stay fit and healthy, and to show my daughters, and others watching, that ability does not have one look.
In November 2024, I became the first woman in a wheelchair to model at Luxe Style Fashion Week in New York City That moment wasn’t just about fashion. It was about visibility. Representation matters — on runways, in classrooms, and in everyday life.
I am honored to serve on five different councils and boards across South Carolina, working to strengthen accessibility, influence policy, and protect the rights of individuals with disabilities. Through this leadership, I advocate for systemic change — not just awareness, but action.
In July 2025, I spoke in Washington, D.C. at the 35th anniversary celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), joining advocates from across the nation to honor the progress made and push forward the work that still remains.
Today, I speak to students, lawmakers, families, and communities about resilience, disability rights, inclusion, and rewriting the narrative around what disability truly means. I believe inclusion isn’t charity — it’s justice. It’s recognizing that everybody has value, every voice deserves to be heard, and every person deserves equal access to opportunity.
If my life proves anything, it’s this: limitations are often assumptions waiting to be challenged.
And I’m just getting started.
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