Carolyn’s first introduction to ovarian cancer awareness occurred in 2013 from a dear friend who was battling this disease. During their conversation, she mentioned that she and another survivor shared a vision to have an event promoting educational awareness in their community and asked her to assist.
In May 2014, Let’s Talk Teal event was birthed with 100 people in attendance. Later that year, she lost her dear friend to this dreadful disease. In 2017, history was made when 500 participants attended Let’s Talk Teal, making it the largest African-American ovarian cancer event in country.
Her inspiration for becoming a Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) Board member is to enhance their vision and expand it to new level. She has been actively involved in coordinating volunteers and community outreach programs that increase ovarian cancer awareness and educate Georgia’s women, their families, sororities, church groups, political organizations, and other audiences about the risk and symptoms of ovarian cancer.
She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Columbus College and a Masters degree in Information Technology (IT) from American InterContinental University. She is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Stone Mountain-Lithonia Alumnae Chapter.
