PII summer intern Jonya Smith interviewed cancer survivor and ExE member Tammy Carr and gained a firsthand look at how lived experience can drive meaningful change. Tammy’s story demonstrates how resilience, compassion, and advocacy can transform personal challenges into opportunities to empower and support others facing similar healthcare journeys.

Summer intern, Jordyn Brown, spoke with Jacquelyn Lambert-Davis, one of our dedicated Experts by Experience (ExE) about finding her purpose and resilience. Read more about their discussion here, including Jacquelyn’s lived experiences and Jordyn’s powerful takeaways from the conversation.

Kate reflects on her years with Patient Advocate Foundation and the Patient Insight Institute, sharing pride in the growth of patient-centered research and the meaningful partnerships built along the way. As she looks ahead to retirement in France, she expresses gratitude for the team, excitement for the future trajectory of PAF’s research, and confidence in the impact still to come.