A Full Circle Moment with The Margaret Acheson Stuart Society.

Last week marked a deeply meaningful milestone for me. I was formally accepted as a member of The Stuart Society, a distinguished group of women dedicated to supporting the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg.

This moment carries more weight than recognition alone. My grandmother was once an honorary member of this same society. To now stand in that same space, continuing a legacy she was part of, feels like something far greater than coincidence. It feels like alignment.

What The Stuart Society Represents

Since 1965, The Stuart Society has played an important role in:

Supporting the welfare of the museum

Increasing community engagement with the arts

Expanding public participation and membership

Creating a deeper connection between culture and community

At its core, it is about contribution, preservation, and impact.

And those values mirror something I believe strongly in within my own work.

Why This Matters Beyond Art

While this moment is rooted in art and community, it is also connected to something much larger.

My work as a patient advocate, particularly in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, is driven by a similar mission. It is about:

Improving systems that families rely on

Creating awareness around complex, often misunderstood conditions

Supporting individuals during some of the most emotionally difficult chapters of their lives

There is a growing need for this kind of support. Millions of families are navigating dementia care without guidance, often overwhelmed by both emotional and logistical challenges

Advocacy is not just about policy. It is about people.

Continuing a Legacy Through Advocacy

Being part of The Stuart Society is not separate from my advocacy work. It is an extension of it.

It represents:

Carrying forward the values of the women who came before me

Showing up in spaces that influence culture, conversation, and change

Using every platform available to increase awareness around Alzheimer’s and dementia care

Legacy is not just something we inherit. It is something we actively build.

Join Me for Art in Bloom

I would love for you to be part of this experience.

Next weekend is Art in Bloom at the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, where florals become art and nature meets timeless masterpieces.

The weekend will conclude with the Art in Bloom Gala, an evening that brings together art, community, and celebration.

If you are local to the Tampa Bay area, I encourage you to attend. It is truly one of the most beautiful events of the year.

A Personal Note

This moment is for my grandmother.

And it is also for my mother.

Every step I take in advocacy, in community, and in this work is grounded in both of them.

And this is only the beginning.