Community health worker
they/them | 5 years living with chronic migraine with aura, hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome, fibromyalgia, orthostatic intolerance, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, ibs, adhd, generalized anxiety disorder, and major depressive disorder
My coaching expertise is in…
Kelsey Feng (they/them) is a chronic illness and migraine advocate, certified Community Health Worker, and Patient Leader committed to amplifying patient voices and advancing health equity. Active in national advocacy since 2021, they have played a meaningful role in shaping key conversations around migraine awareness, policy, and care. With a background as a Community Health Worker, Kelsey’s approach combines personal experience with professional expertise. They are dedicated to providing care and support to those navigating chronic illness. Kelsey’s work is driven by improving healthcare access and visibility for people living with migraine and other chronic conditions.
What types of challenges or goals do you feel best equipped to help members navigate?
I feel best equipped to help coachees with navigating the healthcare system, work accommodations, and finding the right provider. My health issues primarily began in my 20’s when I was first starting my career. Growing up with immigrant parents, my family didn’t talk about their health problems so I had to figure out a lot of things on my own.
What do you hope someone walks away with after working with you?
Easier ways of navigating the healthcare system (i.e., cost savings; patient-provider relationship; prior authorizations), treatment management, and career navigation and accommodations
My coaching style is…
supportive, detail-oriented, patient, and community-minded.
I’ve had lived experience or specialized expertise supporting…
Life Stage
Health Experiences
Identity & Community
Education + certifications
Pacific Empire College – Community Health Worker University of Central Florida - Bachelor of Arts – Political Science
Advocacy work
2022 - Advocated for Headache on the Hill 2022 - Featured in Healthline article - Featured multiple articles on CreakyJoints - Advocated For Fibromyalgia Day of Advocacy 2022 - Created graphics for CreakyJoints for Migraine Awareness Month - Served as Social Media Engagement Captain for Migraine World Summit - Patients Rising Advocacy Masterclass Graduate - Patients Rising’s Delegate - Featured in Lundbeck mini migraine documentary series - American Migraine Foundation’s Emerging Advocate Graduate - Patient Perspective Speaker at Miles for Migraine Los Angeles and awarded Migraine Warrior award 2023 - Guest Speaker on Talking Head Pain podcast - Advocated on Capitol Hill for Headache on the Hill 2023 - Creative Partner for CHAMP - Guest Speaker on HeadWise podcast - Guest Speaker on OnVisibility podcast - Served on Lundbeck’s Patient Advisory Council - American Migraine Foundation Regional Champion - Served on Neura Health Product Advisory Council 2024 - Panelist at 2024 ViVE Conference - Served on Pfizer’s Migraine Medical Affairs Patient Advisory Board - Advocated on Capitol Hill for Headache on the Hill 2024 - Served on Pfizer U.S. Migraine Medical Affairs Patient Steering Committee - Attended Johnson & Johnson’s HealtheVoices Conference - Speaker on The Insighter’s Spilling the Beans Coffee and Conversation with Patient Advocates Migraine Edition 2026 - Wrote “Chronic Migraine and the Workplace: My Journey to Getting Accommodations” article with Association of Migraine Disorders - Peer reviewed “Accommodations in Healthcare: Mitigating Airborne Pathogens A Resource Guide for Self-Advocacy” by: Amanda Trần, M.A., LMFT
A green day looks like…
While quite rare, green days look like waking up feeling well-rested, clear-headed, and able to keep my original plans.
A red day looks like…
Red days are brutal, you’ll find me in bed, headache hat on, acute meds swallowed, lights off, attempting to sleep with my pup next to me.
When I’m not coaching or managing migraine…
I’m currently working full-time at a non-profit but in my free time you can find me reading, online shopping, snuggling my pup, or watching anything queer. When I’m given the opportunity, I’ll be engaged with advocacy work (i.e., Headache on the Hill; panel discussions; speaking on podcasts; and serving on Patient Advisory Boards).
My migraine comfort item is…
my headache hat
My current obsession is…
Heated Rivalry
My favorite form of self-care is…
napping
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