- Graduate of the University of Washington Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program.

- Professional background includes Cardiac Surgery care across the continuum for approximately 20 years, including preoperative and post-operative care with involvement in program development and improvement. 

- Currently practicing as a Nurse Practitioner at Sharp Healthcare 10 years.

- Recipients of the “Daisy Award” in Nursing for Extraordinary compassion, courage and integrity in clinical practice.