About Lucinda

Lucinda K. Porter, RN, author of Free from Hepatitis C, is a hepatitis C patient, nurse and recognized expert in the hepatitis C field. Lucinda was a clinical research nurse at Stanford University Medical Center’s Hepatology division. In 1998, she co-founded the Redwood City Hepatitis C Support Group. She has been a guest speaker, educator and consultant, particularly on the subject of hepatitis C. Lucinda is actively engaged in community awareness activities focusing on issues surrounding viral hepatitis.

Lucinda has been associated with the Hepatitis C Support Project (HCSP) since 1998. She is a member of the HCSP advisory board, a trainer, and writes for various HCSP publications. In addition to the many guides, pamphlets, and articles she has written, Lucinda writes two monthly columns for the HCV Advocate, Healthwise and co-authors HCV Snapshots. She received an award for recognition of contributions and service from the Hepatitis C Support Project.

Lucinda’s undergraduate degree is in Women’s Studies received from Syracuse University. She is a member of Toastmasters, on the board of Sierra Writers, and sings in the Grass Valley Cornish Carol Choir. Lucinda lives in Grass Valley, California with her husband, Ed Porter.

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