Monique Kemp
Monique Kemp is the founder of Heart of Hope CT and an advocate for families navigating the challenges of congenital heart disease (CHD). Her journey began when her son was born with an Interrupted Aortic Arch and atrioventricular septal defect (or AVSD), requiring six open-heart surgeries and extensive hospital stays. To support other parents facing similar experiences, she created a CHD support group, which has now been active for nearly 12 years.
As a CHD advocate and speaker, she has attended pediatric cardiology conventions in South Africa and Barcelona, sharing insights on the critical transition from pediatric to adolescent CHD care. Through her work at Christiaan Barnard Hospital, she continues to support families adjusting to their "new normal." A mother of three teens, she is passionate about raising awareness and ensuring that CHD families receive the guidance and community they need as their children grow.