Being involved in health care as a patient, parent, family member and caregiver, I understand each facet of the spectrum. I can empathize with the experiences my patients have and understand that as a provider I am often seeing patients during unexpected or stressful events. I strive to provide care rooted within the patient’s values, preferences, and needs. By creating a partnership with patients to best understand their individual unique needs, I look to provide the best patient care possible. In my spare time, I enjoy performing and/or directing in local theatre and musical shows. Also, each year at Christmas, my family creates a light display synced to music."