Dr. Jimmy Walters: Stage Four Colon Cancer, UN Advocacy, and Finding Purpose in Suffering

Dr. Jimmy Walters is also a published author and dynamic speaker, focusing on spirituality, fatherhood, advocating for human rights and human dignity, leadership development, and strategic planning. The past year, he started walking the healing journey after a Stage IV colon cancer diagnosis. As he heals, he invites others to join him in transitioning from pain and suffering to transformation for self and others. Dr. Walters' three books focus on the spirituality of leadership and fatherhood. He has a weekly blog and podcast titled "The Healing Journey with Dr. Jimmy Walters." Walters' work has been featured in the NY Daily News, US Catholic, Newsday, Busted Halo, SIRIUS XM, Catholic Faith Network, This is the Day, The Art of Fatherhood, Fordham Center on Religion and Culture, among other media outlets. Dr. Walters also serves as the NGO Representative to the United Nations for the Sisters of Charity Federation. At the UN, he represents the Federation in their commitment of charity, justice, and human rights for all. He also contributes to the Vincentian Family in various leadership responsibilities. Prior to working at the United Nations, Dr. Walters was the first Director of the nationally recognized Catholic Scholars program and Director of Residence Ministry at St. John's University. He served in ministry at St. John's for nearly two decades, overseeing a variety of ministry, service, and justice initiatives. He was also faculty in the Graduate School of Education and the Institute for Core Studies. Dr. Walters lives on Long Island, New York, with his beloved Suzie and beautiful daughters, Shea and Lily. He is also a huge Mets, Bills, and Knicks fan!My website is http://www.drjimmywalters.com.You can also learn more about my work through the following resources:https://linktr.ee/drjimmywaltershttps://www.focolaremedia.com/author/james-r-walters