2021 Distinguished Alumni, WSU

​Jean  was misdiagnosed as a young child with Spastic Diplegia, a form of Cerebral Palsy. After 33 years of countless doctor’s visits, medical procedures,
unnecessary medications and surgeries, she was correctly diagnosed with Dopa
Responsive Dystonia (DRD) and given a new life!
 
As a mother of three children, Jean enjoys all the adventures of her new life, but wouldn't change the journey that brought her to where she is today. Her positive attitude is highly contagious as she encourages others to appreciate the little things in life.
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​She is one of the best speakers we have ever had (in the 9 years I've been here)! Her story was riveting, shocking, funny, sad, but most of all encouraging...

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