Biography: Courtney Zentz is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and patient advocate. Following her own diagnosis with the CDH1 genetic mutation, she underwent a preventative total gastrectomy and double mastectomy, later discovering she already had undetected stage 1 stomach cancer. A former corporate executive and founder of Tiny Transitions, Courtney blends personal experience with professional insight to champion early genetic counseling, preventive care, and patient empowerment. Her story has been shared on national platforms to raise awareness about hereditary cancer syndromes. She is passionate about helping families make informed, life-saving decisions through education, advocacy, and storytelling about life without a stomach.
