As a young medical practitioner, Dr. Joyan Vanna Chicot has embarked on a new journey of poetry, photography, and self-expression. Her greatest desire has always been to be her most authentic self and a true advocate for mental health. Dr. Joyan V. Chicot graduated from the Latin-American School of Medicine, Cuba with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery. Since then, she has allowed herself to explore passions, ranging from medicine, hiking, driving, nature, photography, travelling and writing. During the pandemic, she had a rude awakening of the meaning of life, its shortness. She vowed to never play small with her only life.

Dr. Joyan V. Chicot has travelled to different countries such as Dominica, Trinidad, Cuba, the US, Canada and intends to explore Europe, some African countries like Lesotho, the Maldives and some South American countries like Bolivia, Argentina and Peru. Dr. Joyan V. Chicot originates from the small tropical island of St. Lucia, Caribbean from the picturesque village of Laborie.

Integrity, honesty, accountability and responsibility, respect, love are some of the core values that add character to the simple life she lives. She finds joy in making an impactful contribution to society through inspiration and vulnerability.

Dr. Joyan V. Chicot advocates for peace, unity, and courage in everything she does. Life’s lessons have humbled her and created many different paths that she is willing to explore to become her best self, which is her ultimate goal.