In “Choosing to Survive,” Missy courageously shares her personal journey of navigating life after a school shooting and her quest to understand how such a tragedy can occur. Open and honest about both her struggles and successes, this moving presentation also reveals lessons learned and her “missing piece”—the answer to what she believes could have prevented the events of March 21, 2005. Missy’s goal is to leave attendees with hope and courage, demonstrating that through perseverance and self-work, one can move from being a victim to becoming a survivor—and inspire others to create bright futures.