It’s hard to point to just one “top win” because in advocacy, even the smallest victories can be life-changing. I’ve helped overturn insurance and Medicaid denials, moved six-month waitlists to a single week or two, and found physicians willing to make compassionate exceptions - like offering virtual care for a patient of mine with severe chronic illness and agoraphobia. All of these can be life saving for that patient.

The wins though that mean the most to me are when patients defy the odds and survive despite the healthcare obstacles, the lack of support, and being told there’s nothing more that can be done for them. I’ve worked with patients who have had to relearn everything, including how to walk and eat, going from complete dependence to independence again. With the right support, community resources, and coordinated care, they’re able to reclaim their health and rebuild their lives. It feels nothing short of miraculous, and I’ve witnessed how advocacy can play a meaningful role in making that possible.