Dee Burrell Consulting
Greetings
Every morning, as I wake up to embrace a new day, I am reminded of the precious gift of life. I am a 17-year breast cancer survivor, and though this battle has shaped a part of my story, there is so much more that defines me.
My friends describe me as caring, loving, articulate, professional, fun, adventurous, and fair. I am not afraid to speak my mind when faced with injustice because, having battled for my life, I refuse to settle for anything less than being valued and appreciated.
My journey has taken me to various corners of the world, allowing me to connect with diverse cultures. Through these experiences, I've uncovered opportunities that emerged from the challenges of battling cancer.
A Journey of Professionalism, Family, and Resilience
Professionally, I've sold diamonds and gold, served as a business fashion consultant, and held roles such as an administrative assistant to Heads of Schools in Princeton, NJ, and a Personal Executive Assistant to Judge Stanley Sporkin for ten years. The respect and support I received during my career were invaluable.
As a mother to a vibrant educator and a grandmom (nana) to a smart college student, family remains at the core of my joy. I am a two-time published author, a graduate of Operation Hope, and a former University of Phoenix student, with 18 credits remaining for my Associates degree.
As a speaker, I've traveled internationally to Singapore and Switzerland, as well as across various states in the U.S., sharing my breast cancer story. My experiences have been featured in newspaper articles, TV interviews, magazines, pharmaceutical brochures, podcasts, and other platforms.
Continually embarking on new journeys, my messages are always positive and inspiring. In these trying times, we all need a bit of love, joy, and inspiration in our lives.
Looking ahead to 2024, my vision is to travel, offering hope to breast cancer patients/survivors, publishing "Starting Over... A New Beginning," and teaching the Benefits of Journaling to cancer survivors.
Let’s connect, network, and partner with each other to keep HOPE alive!
I am a breast cancer survivor. Though that is not all that defines me, being a survivor has led to my making it a life goal to support other women who have been diagnosed.
As the Founder/CEO of the Y-U Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.,( currently on hold), in which I was able to fund Four breast cancer survivors on separate Road to Recovery trips.
One of those survivors ,little did I know at the time, was a former Maryland State Trooper who is now an attorney. Through my motivational workshops, speaking engagements and media appearances, I advocate for women's health, traveling worldwide to empower with my own personal story of resilience, celebration, and triumph--along with a message that focuses on renewing mind, body, and soul.
I am the author of the book Open Up the Door and Let Me In, and the co-author of Living Your Vision and Purpose, and my journey has allowed me to be featured in both an AARP Life Re-Imagined and a Roche Pharmaceutical campaign.
I have lifetime memories of traveling first-class to Singapore, Switzerland and Florida to speak on breast cancer.
I am a 2009 Susan G. Komen award recipient and count it an honor to be included in the National Cancer Survivors Day Speakers Bureau roster. My topics cover early breast cancer detection, self-empowerment, finding and protecting self-esteem, and living one's vision and purpose.
And though much of my work does center around breast cancer awareness, I have other interests that are near and dear to my heart, as well as training front desk receptionist to become stellar first contact for companies! Believe it or not, I still enjoy working in offices as a personal executive assistant.