Bringing together lived experience as a two-time cancer survivor and over 15 years of healthcare expertise, Vanessa Joy Walker transforms how organizations approach patient care and engagement. As a sought-after healthcare consultant, survivorship expert, skilled keynote speaker, and moderator, she partners with leading healthcare organizations in many sectors to create and promote patient-centric strategies. Through her work with Psych Congress, where she serves on the Steering Committee, and as Policy and Advisor for the Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA), Vanessa brings authenticity and insight to conversations about mental health, survivorship, and healthcare innovation. A powerful advocate on Capitol Hill, she works alongside key coalitions to shape healthcare policy and champion patient voices at the national level. She leads Living After Crisis Inc., a non-profit creating spaces for women to build resilience while navigating the complex journey of survivorship and mental health. Her work as co-founder of the Breast Cancer Early Detection Coalition and her current pursuit of an MPH at UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health reflects her commitment to systemic healthcare transformation. Featured in The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, Vanessa's authentic approach to storytelling and deep understanding of patient experiences makes her a powerful voice for change in healthcare delivery. Vanessa resides in Washington, D.C., singing, eating good food, and hiking with her loves, Pepper Joy (her psychiatric service animal) and Mr. Walker (the hubby).