Hi, I’m Patrice Sterling—author, caregiver, and advocate. My journey began in pediatric hospital rooms, navigating the ups and downs of Sickle Cell Disease with my son. What started as a mother fighting for answers quickly grew into a mission to speak up not just for him, but for every warrior and every caregiver trying to make sense of a complex, often overwhelming system.
Over the years, I’ve turned lived experience into action—creating safe spaces, building resources, and showing up in rooms where real change happens. I advocate for those living with SCD and the people who love and care for them, making sure our voices are part of the conversation in healthcare, policy, and beyond.
Whether I’m speaking at roundtables, leading workshops, or designing resources, my mission is clear: to build bridges between families, providers, and decision-makers, and to ensure that real stories inform real solutions. I believe advocacy is legacy work, and I’m here to write it, speak it, and live it every day.