Cathy Chester

About Cathy Chester

Author of the award-winning blog, AnEmpoweredSpirit.com, a positive perspective and the latest information for people living with Multiple Sclerosis. My mission is to empower, educate, and inspire the MS community to live the best life possible.*Contributor/Moderator, MultipleSclerosis.net Advisory Board, WEGO Health *Patient Consultant for pharmaceutical and health-related companies/ initiatives for the MS community.*Boston College, BA English/Business, Cum Laude.*Certificate in Patient Advocacy, University of Miami Alfus Patient Advocacy Certificate Program.*Former contributor, Multiple Sclerosis News Today.*Former contributor, The Huffington Post.*Past Peer Advocate for Shared Solutions, Teva Pharmaceuticals.*Past Speaker, Professional Education Program, The National Multiple Sclerosis Society.*Volunteered for MSFriends, a 24/7 hotline for people with Multiple Sclerosis.*Past Administrative Assistant for International Organization of Multiple Sclerosis Nurses (IOMSN) specializing in patient care for people with Multiple Sclerosis.*Reviewed, proofread and edited book materials for membership in IOMSN.*Consultant for new toolkit to help newly diagnosed MS patients better organize their life for IOMSN. Specialties: Certified Health Advocate. Expert knowledge of Multiple Sclerosis from the patient perspective (diagnosed in 1986.) Patient advocacy, writing and blogging skills. Speaker and Consultant. Fundraising for non-profit healthcare.

Experience

1. Contributing Writer

   Health Union

   Mar 2013 — Present

Education

• Alfus Patient Advocacy Program, University of Miami

  Certificate. Patient Advocacy

• University of Miami

  Certification

• Boston College

  BA, Cum Laude

• Memorial High School Cedar Grove

  Diploma