“As a patient with vasculitis for almost 20 years, I have spent half my life with this illness. Something that I have valued most deeply is the ability to have productive conversations with my doctors and feel my voice is heard within the medical process. I want to be a voice where others may not be heard. I want to ensure the patient voice is a part of the research process in order for there to be effective and beneficial outcomes for all patients, both old and new. My role with the VPPRN research allows me to do just that. I am very thankful to be a part of this community!”