“At 8 years old I was a healthy child, but on December 26th, 2014, my life changed when I underwent emergency surgery for septic arthritis. Left with lasting cardiac irregularities, I became an advocate for heart health at a young age. In researching how to keep a healthy heart, I found that sudden cardiac arrest is the #1 cause of death across school campuses in the United States. This is why I founded P.U.L.S.E. in 2023, and am actively working to change that statistic.

As the founder and manager of P.U.L.S.E., I’ve expanded the initiative nationally, partnering with global organizations and leading a team of ambassadors. This journey has taken me across the country, including a recent trip to Portland for Parent Heart Watch’s 20th Heart to Heart conference focused on the prevention of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). At the national conference, I had the privilege of hearing from doctors, survivors, and parents who shared their personal stories, deepening my understanding of the impact of SCA and how to prevent it. It was also an invaluable networking opportunity, connecting with experts in the field and forging new partnerships to strengthen P.U.L.S.E.’s efforts.

I’m particularly excited about attending the National CPR and AED Awareness Rally in Washington, D.C., from June 5th-7th, 2025, where we will host a mass demonstration to raise awareness on AEDs and CPR. In addition to these events, I’ve written my own children’s book, AED Adventures with Amy, teaching elementary-aged kids the lifesaving Call-Push-Shock protocol. All profits from the book go directly toward supplying AEDs, CPR training, and education, furthering our mission to save lives and ensure people are equipped to respond to sudden cardiac arrest.”