Allison Massari’s unique history provides her with an intimate understanding of demands and challenges of the medical profession and rare insight into the integral and delicate nature of patient-centered care. Raised by her father, an Oncology surgeon, and her mother, a nurse, Allison was mentored in the world of medicine from an early age. Captivated by her father’s compassionate work, she shadowed him in his practice, and also worked in hospitals and medical office settings. She then experienced firsthand the essential value of receiving personalized health care from devoted, empathetic providers when she survived two life-threatening car accidents, one where she suffered second and third degree burns on over 50% of her body. Allison shares her story of resilience, courage, and the rigorous pursuit of hope with deep appreciation and perceptiveness. Her experiences and her extensive time in recovery gives her compelling authority to energize healthcare teams, and catalyze a deepened commitment to patient-centered care. Allison’s story exemplifies the importance of collaboration among teams of medical personnel, and shows how their kindness, determination, and compassion changed her life and built a foundation for healing. Prepare to be taken on a journey. Allison’s “life-changing” keynote will inspire, invigorate, and fuel your passion for why you went into healthcare in the first place.