Tricia was selected following a lengthy and rigorous application in which the WomenHeart organization received nearly twice as many applicants as their were spaces available. The four day symposium included lectures by Mayo Clinic medical faculty, group sessions, and media and presentation skills. WomenHeart paid for Tricia's tuition, hotel and meals. WomenHeart promotes the early detection, accurate diagnosis and proper treatment for women with heart disease. Tricia gives much of her free time to a variety of organizations that help to better the community.