Fostering a strong relationship with my patients is a vital part of what it means to me to be a nurse practitioner.  I strive to embody patient listening and thoughtful advising when confronting a number of health and social concerns your child may be experiencing. I am so fortunate to be doing what I love: caring for children of all ages and watching them grow. 
I was born and raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago and  attended the University of Illinois at Chicago for my undergraduate and graduate education.

I was a student athlete in high school and college where I developed an interest in sports medicine and injury management/prevention. My education and experience of developing healthy lifestyle choices has become a vital part of the health promotion model I advocate during my patient encounters.