Advocating for the Sunflower with Andrea Cartensen

Andrea Carstensen, a double Master's student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Sunflower Friend.

Andrea discovered the Sunflower at Gatwick Airport after moving from the US to the UK for university. As a young person living with non-visible chronic health conditions, she shares her journey from Sunflower lanyard user to advocate. Through high-level UN advocacy and campus policy reform, Andrea has successfully championed the adoption of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower at LSE through the Student Union, ensuring a legacy of inclusivity that extends beyond her time at the university.

If you are experiencing any issues discussed in this podcast, please get in touch with your healthcare practitioner.

For information:

• Learn more about the Sunflower hdsunflower.com

Hosted by Chantal Boyle, Hidden Disabilities Sunflower.

If you enjoyed this podcast, please rate, review and share it to increase awareness and understanding of non-visible disabilities.

Find out more about the Sunflower by visiting the website hdsunflower.com

Music by "The Emerald Ruby" Emerald Ruby Bandcamp and Emerald Ruby website