Katie Jay is director of the National Association for Weight Loss Surgery (NAWLS), a certified WLS life coach, and author of Dying to Change: My Really Heavy Life Story, How Weight Loss Surgery Gave Me Hope for Living. Recognized as a leading spokesperson for WLS, she is an inspiring speaker and prolific writer.

Katie founded NAWLS to support the long-term success of people committed to WLS not only as a way to reshape their bodies, but as a starting point for shaping better lives.

Katie holds a Masters in Social Work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She earned her undergraduate degree in Writing from George Mason University, where she competed on the forensics team, winning several speaking awards. She also draws on years of corporate experience from her "first career" as a business writer and editor. Katie lives in northern Virginia with her husband and son.

Katie is available to speak at your meeting, conference, or workshop. Topics Katie is prepared to speak about include:

• Never Give Up! An Inspirational Look at the Power of Perseverance
• Character Traits that Predict Weight Loss Success and How to Nuture Them
• You've Gotta Want It! Three Keys to Success with Weight Loss Surgery
• Identifying and Overcoming Transfer Addiction
• Dare to Be Sugar Free: How to Live a Sweet Life Without Sugar
• Or request a customized topic or event!

For more information, or to schedule Katie for your event, please contact Ann Ottman at 1-877-746-5759, or fill out the form below:

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