Born and raised throughout Los Angeles and its surrounding areas, Candis grew up with an unparalleled drive and determination. Being diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at the age of 18 months she knew that her life would be challenging, but she never let that stop her from achieving her goals and living life on her terms.

 

Fueled by her desire to earn a higher level degree she transferred to California State University, Northridge and went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with an emphasis in Public Relations. After realizing that entertainment publicity was not her purpose, she decided to pivot into the government sector. While working both a full-time and part-time job, she enrolled back at California State University, Northridge to earn her Master’s in Public Administration. She graduated at the top of her graduating class in 2016. 

 

Candis began her career in entertainment publicity, interning and working for various boutique firms, as well as freelancing for her own clients. During this time, she was offered an Executive Assistant position with Issa Rae Productions Inc.

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In the midst of earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, as well as working two jobs, Candis always finds time to enjoy her life. She loves to explore her neighborhood and try different restaurants, bars and other local fun activities. She also loves to travel, and makes it a point to show others with disabilities that they too can travel the world. Most recently, she went on a trip to Cancun, Mexico, a cruise where she visited St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Grand Turks and Caico, Puerto Rico and is planning to visit Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and Spain in March 2019.

 

Candis lives a full life despite the everyday adversities she faces dealing with a disability that has forced her into a wheelchair with limited mobility. She chooses to persevere and prove people’s stereotypes wrong, wishing to set an example and provide hope for others in her situation.

 

As a blogger and advocate and her work in the disabled community, Candis wants to change the perception of those that are disabled and/or using mobility devices, helping to advocate for their rights to equal access in public and private spaces, transportation, and general accommodations to a group of people that deserve to live life just as anyone else would.