Head Injury Recovery & Advocacy
Turning Pain into Purpose
After experiencing a severe traumatic brain injury herself, Angela discovered how isolating and misunderstood recovery can feel — even when you “look fine” on the outside. That experience became the catalyst for her mission: to speak up, educate, and empower others navigating invisible injuries.
Angela is a woman who dreams big—no matter what life throws her way. After surviving a near-fatal head-on collision in 2002, she faced severe head trauma, over a thousand stitches, and a long road to recovery. A former Division I volleyball captain, Angela drew on that same discipline and resilience to rebuild her life—one determined step at a time. Against all odds, she not only recovered but rose to success in the medical and pharmaceutical industry. Grateful for a second chance, she now uses her voice to inspire others to keep believing, keep fighting, and never lose sight of what truly matters.
What Angela Speaks About
Angela's talks blend personal story, humor, and science-backed insight to help audiences understand what recovery really looks like — physically, mentally, and emotionally. She sheds light on what it means to rebuild confidence, identity, and connection after brain trauma.
Popular speaking topics include:
- Invisible Doesn’t Mean Imaginary — understanding invisible injuries and hidden healing
- The New Normal — navigating identity and resilience after trauma
- From Surviving to Speaking — transforming pain into purpose
- The Brain Behind Achiever Syndrome® — how ambition, burnout, and brain recovery intersect