Wendy got her start as a patient advocate 12 years ago when her husband was diagnosed with
Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma. Using her personal network, she was able to find the right cancer team to
treat her husband. Through persistence and attention to detail, she was able to help him
navigate through the process and also find the right resources and therapies to help in his
treatment plan. Two years later when she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer, she used
all of these tools again to take charge and manage her own treatment plan.

Before joining ArmorUp for Life, she served as the Director of Patient Services at the Bone Marrow & Cancer Foundation, where she oversaw programs and initiatives to help guide individuals and their families through a cancer diagnosis. This position allows her to help bridge the gap between patients and the medical community, easing the fear and anxiety that comes with a cancer diagnosis.