I've started a speaker series called "Project Heart Safe", geared to bringing knowledge and awareness to all women about a rare heart attack that is affecting women between the ages of 30-55.  The heart attack is becoming more and more common as women are becoming more active, ambitious and independent in their lives.  This particular heart attack stems from "stress only" which afflicts all women who live full lives.  This heart attack is often mistaken and misdiagnosed as just being anxiety disorder or having panic attacks, when it's actually a heart attack coming on.  The mission of "Project Heart Safe" is to put on several speaker series events to give information about the symptoms and prevention of such a heart attack.  I actually suffered this heart attack 8 months ago, one week before my 40th birthday.  I vow to be a vehicle in which to prevent this deadly disease from happening to any other woman.  Along with the speaker series, I plan on having several art exhibits with artwork inspired by my experience and journey back to health.

Yvonne works for The Museum Of Fine Arts Houston teaching art workshops for children and adults and also teaches art to children through City Art Works.