Chronic Eileen

Speaking & Presentations

When I first ventured into patient advocacy, I never anticipated the opportunities for public speaking and presentations that would come my way. However, as it turns out, I absolutely love engaging in these activities. Allow me to share a few examples of the presentations I have had the privilege to deliver in the past. The exhilaration of addressing an audience and sharing my knowledge is an experience I continually seek, so I am always eager to embrace new speaking engagements. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there is an opportunity for me to inspire and educate through my words.

Conferences I Have Spoken At

  • Doctors of BC Shared Care Physician and Project Lead Symposium 2023 Victoria BC – How To Effectively Engage Patients
  • American College of Rheumatology Convergence 2022 Philadelphia, PA – A 24-Hour Day When Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Canadian Arthritis Research Conference 2021- Sleep and Exercise with Rheumatoid Arthritis 
  • HealtheVoices 2023 New Jersey, NJ – From Devastated to Patient Leader – How to Kick Ass and Take Names As a Patient Advocate
  • Canadian Arthritis Research Conference 2024 –  What You Can’t Get From A Doctor – Exploring the Benefits of Support Groups for Adults with Arthritis
  • The American College of Rheumatology Conference 2024  in Washington DC
    • Curator and moderator of It’s Not Just Joint Pain: Demystifying Difficult Symptoms of Rheumatic Diseases Often Neglected
    • How Does a Patient Partner Get Involved When They Do Not Have an Academic Background?
  • American College of Rheumatology 2025 Chicago
    • Improving Health Literacy and Communication in Rheumatic Disease Patients
    • Best Practices for Involving Patients in Research
  • Clinical Trials Training Summit 2025 Vancouver, BC- The Importance of Clinical Trial Training To Patients and Community
  • Lab Con Q 2025 Vancouver, BC– Personal Patient Perspectives on the Role of Diagnostic Medicine
  • Patient Perspectives at The American College of Rheumatology Conferences:
    • 2022 (Philadelphia) From Devastated to Empowered: How Patient Engagement in Research Changes Lives
    • 2023 (San Diego) You Can’t Get This from a Doctor: The Role of Support Groups for Adults Aged 25-55 Living with Arthritis
    • 2024 (Washington DC) Sweat It Out: How the Sauna Has Helped Me Cope with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Universities

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Videos