Tori is a native of Rochester, NY. Her IBD journey started more than 20 years ago, when she was diagnosed with GERD and IBS with no treatment other than over-the-counter medications available. As symptoms continued, it took more than a decade to correctly diagnose her with Crohn’s Disease. Since then, it has been a journey to find the right balance of medication, with many setbacks.
She has never wanted IBD to define her and spent many years approaching it with an “I can in spite of” mindset. But with recent events, she recognizes that it is a part of who she is. With that realization, she began a mission to do more—advocating, volunteering, and providing information to help others avoid going through the same struggles.
Building a career in marketing communications, working in news, corporate, agency, and the optics and photonics industry. A proud mom of a young son and a Labradoodle, and a wife. She enjoys yoga, when time allows, and always looks forward to planning the next travel destination.
