A woman with curly hair smiles confidently, standing with one hand on her hip. She wears a ruffled denim jacket over a green top, accessorized with a necklace and a bracelet, against a blue studio background.

Tachiana Ingram

Patient, Andrew C. Carlos Multiple Sclerosis Institute

  • Purpose

About the portrait

Self-Titled

Joy

Photographer

Rowin Hernandez

About Tachiana

Tachiana Ingram, a 40-year-old mother and Disney fan, began her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) after her diagnosis in 2015, following vision loss during her first pregnancy. She was introduced to Shepherd Center through a support group and quickly accessed specialized care. Since then, Tachiana has worked closely with Shepherd’s Multiple Sclerosis Institute, which has been instrumental in her recovery and ongoing progress.

Tachiana hopes her portrait conveys a message of light and hope, showing that life with MS can be full of resilience, love, and purpose. While a photograph can capture moments of joy and support, she believes it can’t fully reveal the determination, hard work, and emotional strength behind her journey.

Reflecting on her experience, Tachiana highlights how Shepherd Center has helped her grow stronger both emotionally and physically. Hope has been a driving force, motivating her to embrace life despite challenges. Her daughter remains her greatest source of inspiration, giving her purpose and the courage to keep moving forward.

To others facing similar journeys, Tachiana’s message is clear: stay focused, find what works for you, and remember that there is light at the end of the tunnel. She expresses deep gratitude for the Shepherd Center team, praising their positivity, patience, and compassion, which have made an immeasurable difference in her healing and recovery.

In her portrait

Tachiana’s portrait included three important people: her mother, her daughter, and Dr. Sherill Loring.

  • Elaine WIlliams (mom): She has been a constant caregiver and source of support throughout her journey.
  • Adia Sims (daughter): She is her biggest motivation and source of hope.
  • Sherrill Loring, M.D. (neurologist): She feels like a second family member, providing expert care and unwavering support during her treatment at Shepherd Center.
Four women pose together in front of a blue backdrop, smiling. One stands on the left in a white blazer; the other three are seated or standing, wearing blue and brown outfits. They appear relaxed and confident.
Two women pose together in front of a blue background. One woman is seated, smiling, wearing a denim jacket and skirt. The other stands beside her, smiling, dressed in a brown blouse and dark skirt, with her hand on the seated woman's shoulder.
A woman stands confidently against a blue backdrop, wearing a ruffled denim jacket over a green top and a dark skirt. She has short curly hair, hands on her hips, and accessorizes with jewelry.
Left image: Dr. Loring, Tachiana, Elaine, and Adia; Top right image: Tachiana and Adia; Bottom right image: Tachiana