Ovarian Cancer Professional Support

I facilitated my first ovarian cancer support group in 1998 as a graduate student and was deeply struck by the challenges and struggles individuals in the group were facing. I decided then to dedicate myself to the ovarian cancer cause and community. As a result, I have worked with individuals managing ovarian cancer for 25 years and have facilitated over 1,000 ovarian cancer support groups. In 2005, members of the early support group and I founded the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA - now Colorado Gynecologic Cancer Alliance, CGCA), and Nicki's Circle Support Groups. In 2018 I joined the team at The Clearity Foundation in San Diego, California, and helped develop the Steps Through OC program. I was an OC Counselor, Program Director and the STEPS team lead at Clearity until 2022 when I became the Director of Education. In October 2023 I changed course to pursue private practice coaching and counseling. December 2023 I received a World Ovarian Cancer Coalition "Above and Beyond" Impact award for exemplary care, dedication and compassion. I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC-2004) in Colorado, and a candidate to become a Board Certified Coach (BCC-C) offering 1:1 individual sessions to help you through your ovarian cancer experience.

Open to patients, survivors & thrivers as well as spouses, family and friends.