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Dede Chism

PNNP, Co-Founder, President

Dede Chism is the Co-Founder, and president of Bella Health + Wellness. She has a profound commitment to women’s dignity cultivated through her extensive nursing career. She holds a master’s degree in nursing with a specialization as a Perinatal Nurse Practitioner from Regis University in Denver, Colorado, where her expertise in high-risk pregnancies has flourished for over 30 years.

Beyond her clinical work, Dede is engaged in advancing life-affirming healthcare, serving on multiple boards nationwide. As a passionate speaker, she traverses the country, captivating audiences young and old, inspiring them to discover joy and compassion in an imperfect world. In her role as president, Dede lends her expertise as a consultant to numerous organizations across the United States and beyond, guiding them in the pursuit of life-affirming healthcare for their communities.

Outside of her work, Dede finds joy in her 46-year marriage to her husband Ken. Together they have three grown children, their spouses, and 11 grandchildren. With a love for whiskey and chocolate, they embrace adventure, and enjoying God’s majestic beauty from mountains to seas.

Speaking Topics


  • Choosing Joy

  • Intimacy with the Lord

  • The Abundance of God’s Grace

  • The Cost of Saying Yes: Embracing the Plan

  • We are Made to do Hard Things

  • Dignified, Life-Affirming Healthcare and Why We Deserve It

  • The Future of Catholic Healthcare

  • Living out the Catholic Faith in Business