My career has followed a trajectory from nurse’s aide to nurse and now nurse practitioner. Over that span, my most formative experiences have come from patient and peer interactions, which have helped solidify the importance of values like collaboration, transparency and mutual respect. I believe people want to be healthy and enjoy a rich quality of life, and I want to do whatever I can to support that in my role. My patients can expect a warm welcome, an open and empathetic ear and encouragement as we work together towards maintaining or improving their cardiovascular health. I love being outside, playing or appreciating music, and spending quality time with close friends and family."