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Do my best to deliver the right message, to the right person, at the right time. It’s very important to me.
Successful day in Cayman Brac with the MRCU team. 🦟
Really enjoyed helping showcase the important work our team does and educating students and members of the public about mosquito control, surveillance and the technology we use in the field.
Days like this are a great reminder that public education matters. PIO life.
01/06/2026
Hurricane season is here, and every year it reminds us of one simple truth: preparedness is not just about supplies. It is about communication.
As someone who has worked across public health, public safety and crisis communication, I have seen how important clear, timely and trusted information becomes when people are uncertain, anxious or under pressure.
A well stocked hurricane kit matters. So does knowing your evacuation plan, checking on vulnerable family members, securing your property and following official updates.
But communication is what connects all of that.
It is what helps a family make decisions before conditions deteriorate. It is what helps a community avoid rumours and panic. It is what helps responders do their jobs more effectively. And it is what helps leaders build trust long before a storm is near.
The time to prepare is not when a system is already approaching. The time to build confidence, share guidance and strengthen public awareness is now.
This hurricane season, let’s not only ask, “Are we ready?”
Let’s also ask, “Have we clearly communicated what readiness looks like?”
Because in a crisis, information can be just as important as any item in your emergency kit.
A heartfelt thank you to my surgeon Dr George Palmer III for a successful AICD replacement and for the incredible care he and his team provided. Their professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail made the entire experience smooth and reassuring. I am truly thankful for skilled individuals like them who dedicate their lives to helping others live better and longer. This is another step in my hypertrophic cardiomyopathy journey, and I am grateful to be moving forward with confidence and strength.
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