Mighty Member since April 2018
Gabrielle Davis is a former news journalist, turned lupus/patient advocate who uses her candid experiences of living with lupus, chronic illness and an invisible disease to spread awareness, particularly among underserved populations and those who make decisions that directly impact underserved populations. Diagnosed in 2009 as a 26-year-old newlywed, Gabrielle began her social media presence under Lupus Sistas, to connect, educate and support the lupus community. Since then she works to provide lupus education and awareness in her local community, legislatively and for the medical community. Her advocacy work and awareness includes: Feature by the US Department and Health and Human Services’ Office on Women’s Health to highlight Lupus. Board Member – Lupus Foundation of Florida WEGO Health Patient Expert 2016 WEGO Health Activist Hero Nominee 2017 Lupus Research Alliance Patient Advocate for Annual Advocacy and Hill Day in Washington D.C. Featured in a lupus awareness segment for Lifetime Television’s show “The Balancing Act” November 2017 Education Session on Lupus for 2017 Black Nurses Rock Annual National Convention in Orlando, Fla.