Andrea Nugent's path in battling Epilepsy and Breast Cancer has led her to running a nonprofit group and writing two books.  Andrea  is a single mom and breast cancer survivor.  An alumna of Nova Southeastern University in Davie, Florida, Andrea holds a Master's in Business Administration.  The Jamaican born author has recently published her first childrens book, Mommy is Still Mommy: Cancer cant change that!

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Andrea is founder of B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. (Beauty is Optional: Newer, Improved, Changed), a non-profit breast cancer organization that provides free services to breast cancer patients and survivors in the south Florida community.  Their mission is to empower and transform the lives of breast cancer survivors who have undergone cancer treatment and mastectomy.   

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The focus of B.i.o.n.i.c. Girls, Inc. is on rebuilding self-image and self-esteem while creating opportunities for wellness by offering free services that will allow women to focus more on healing and less on life's stresses. Andrea is committed to promoting public awareness of this growing disease, especially in women between the ages of 20 - 40, as this population is increasingly being diagnosed.  For more information visit www.bionicgirlsinc.org.

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Andrea also serves on the board of directors as CFO, for Alliance Community & Employment Services, Inc. (ACES). ACES is a south Florida non-profit organization, which provides competitive education, training, and career  services for individuals who are disabled and socially or economical disadvantaged.