Chapter Meeting, Thursday, May 21st, Patient Advocacy with Ashton Nesmith-Kochera
You're invited to the Cumberland Valley, MD Polka Dot Powerhouse Chapter lunch meeting Thursday, May 21st from 11:30am - 1:30pm!!
Come connect, learn, and be inspired by some of the most amazing women in our area.
Our goal at Polka Dot Powerhouse is to connect the world's most positive, action-forward women in business and in our community. We connect them to build relationships, collaborate, support one another, and do business together. This is not your typical networking group. PDP is about making genuine connections with women that lift you up and want you to succeed.
The cost to attend the meeting is $20 paid with cash or credit card which includes a full lunch spread, refreshments, and dessert. You will be asked to pay upon arrival and a receipt can be provided.
OPEN NETWORKING BEGINS AT 11:00am with the meeting to start promptly at 11:30am.
We look forward to Rockin' the Dot with YOU!
Our topic and speaker: Patient Advocacy with Ashton Nesmith-Kochera
Bio:
Ashton Nesmith-Kochera lived out her childhood dream by becoming a teacher before a genetic, chronic illness forced her to question her purpose.
It was the traumatic pregnancy, childbirth, and NICU experience with her daughter that ultimately led to Ashton’s passion and career in patient advocacy.
In 2009, Ashton received her Birth Doula certification, and in 2018, she became a Board Certified Patient Advocate. She is also trauma-informed.
Through Ashton’s independent patient advocacy practice, she helps bring peace-of-mind to her clients by helping them navigate the complex healthcare system. She specializes in chronic illness (including high-risk pregnancy).
Ashton speaks on behalf of CampaignZERO: Families for Patient Safety and is a legislative advocate on behalf of The National Patient Advocate Foundation. She is also in the process of writing her first book and has co-authored 3 other books, which are all in regard to patient advocacy.
Originally from Williamsport, MD, Ashton, has lived in Spring Mills, WV with her family for 11 years. She has a 14-year-old daughter and a 15-year-old step-son. They keep her on her toes and are a constant reminder of what life is all about.
Ashton enjoys spending time with family and friends. She finds peace while camping (in our camper ????), spending time at our family’s place at the river, or simply reading a good book. She is all about non-fiction, enjoys documentaries, and storytelling. If it's not real, she has a hard time staying interested. Well, except for Disney and Emily Giffin Novels!
Meeting Location: Online Zoom for May
The Barn at the View
14113 Pennsylvania Ave
Hagerstown, MD 21742
Our meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month from 11:30am - 1:30pm.
We look forward to seeing you!!
Meeting Details
| Meeting Start Date/Time | 05-21-2020 11:30 am |
| Meeting End Date/Time | 05-21-2020 1:30 pm |
| Capacity | 35 |
| Registered | 34 |
| Remaining Seats Available | 1 |
| Speaker | Ashton Nesmith-Kochera |
| Location | Online Zoom |
