Debbie Hellenbrand is an internationally recognized patient advocate, speaker, and founder of Zebralife4us. Since 2015, she has been dedicated to raising awareness, building connections, and improving care for people living with chronic conditions and mental health challenges. Through her work, Debbie builds bridges between patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and society. Her mission is to break stigma, increase understanding, and ensure no one feels alone in living with a chronic condition. Alongside her advocacy work, Debbie independently conducts research in the field of rare diseases. Driven by a commitment to improving patient care, she hopes her research will contribute to positive changes in healthcare and a better future for people living with rare diseases.