Jeannine Fosca
“I have lived 30 years with HIV/AIDS. I went from feeling total devastation —contemplating death—to an overflowing gratitude for life, and I want to inspire everyone to live life as fully as possible.”
THE MEMOIR
Trail of Compassion
In her memoir, Jeannine Fosca shares her life story— her desire to serve in the Peace Corps, her experiences in Nigeria, West Africa, and life leading up to and since contracting HIV in 1993. This book is a great example of one who chooses to move forward in gratitude for life with all its beautiful messiness. Immerse yourself in her story and feel compassion for others. Then allow that compassion to flow and embrace you too.
The Advocate
Speaking
Jeannine shares about her book and life experiences with groups throughout the Pacific Northwest and the globe —in hopes that her experiences may be of benefit and inspire others.
Jeannine tailors her speaking engagements to best fit an event and audience
TOPICS & THEMES
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Jeannine shares how she lives life by choosing and focusing on hope and gratitude.
Jeannine can provide basic education about HIV and STI’s and their prevention.
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Jeannine shares about her time serving in rural Nigeria as a Peace Corps Volunteer and her 30-year reunion trip back to her beloved second home.
For this engagement, Jeannine can come dressed in traditional clothing, bring artifacts to show, and traditional food to share.
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Based on her memoir, Jeannine shares how the Peace Corps and living with HIV/AIDS has intertwined and moves her to live vibrantly.
