03/08/2026
“I wish I knew this when I was younger…”
Today I had the joy of sharing the Wonder of Eve presentation with a group of high school girls alongside Anne Olek, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, CFCP, CFCE, Director of the FertilityCare Center of Rochester. Anne is a Family Nurse Practitioner and a longtime educator in the Creighton Model FertilityCare System, and she has spent more than two decades helping women understand the beauty and science of their fertility.
Standing in front of these young women, I kept thinking how powerful it is for girls to learn the truth about their bodies early — that their fertility is not a problem to be managed, but a sign of health, dignity, and strength.
As Mrs. Rochester NY, one of the greatest gifts of this role is the opportunity to speak to young women about their worth, their future, and the incredible design of their bodies. Conversations like these matter. Education like this empowers girls to grow in confidence, wisdom, and respect for themselves.
I am so grateful to Anne for her leadership and passion, and to St. Louis Parish for welcoming us to speak with these amazing students. It gives me so much hope for the next generation of women.
The future is bright when young women understand the wonder of who they are. ✨
