René Brooks
René Brooks has taken a late-life diagnosis and used it to uplift others. After being diagnosed with ADHD 3 times (age 7, 11, and 25), at 25 she was able to get the treatment she deserved. She is the founder of Black Girl, Lost Keys, a blog that empowers black women with ADHD and shows them how to live well with the disorder.
In addition to Black Girl, Lost Keys, René has written for Healthline and is a Patent Contributor to TEVA Pharmaceutical’s Life Effects project. She has spoken at The International Alliance of Patients Organization’s 8th Annual Congress.
