Jennifer van Amerom,  —

Jennifer van Amerom (she/her) received her diagnosis of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder – aquaporin-4 positive (NMOSD-AQP4) in early 2010. Residing in Toronto, Canada, Jennifer actively manages her condition, which is often unseen, by maintaining a busy schedule. She serves as a professor at George Brown College, works as an HR consultant, and is a passionate patient advocate. In her personal life, Jennifer plays the roles of a devoted mother to her daughter, a pug's loving guardian (her fur baby), a dedicated wife, caring sister to three siblings, and a protective daughter. You can stay updated with Jennifer by following her column, "The Beginner's Guide to Walking." In moments of sleeplessness, Jennifer finds solace in pug photos and videos.

Articles by Jennifer van Amerom

Pets and immunocompromised patients: What you should know

The snoring emanating from my dog, Magnus, is distinctly different from a human’s. His gentle, rhythmic purr, characteristic of pugs, has a mesmerizing yet endearing quality. It’s seamlessly woven itself into the fabric of my daily life, serving as a comforting soundtrack to my existence. When my previous pug,…

Is my advocacy for NMOSD self-serving or selfless?

Serving our community should matter to all individuals. I’ve always believed that if each person were to dedicate time to a charitable cause, our society could bring about profound change. Just imagine the kind of world we could create together. Even though I came of age in a household with…