Education: Texas State University, San Marcos, Clinical Laboratory Science, 1997 University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, 2011
Favorite part of my job: I enjoy family medicine because it allows me to build meaningful relationships with my patients. I strive to be a good listener and provide personalized care.
Family: Partner Daniel, 2 step daughters (17, 22) and 1 step son (25)
Pets: One mischievous dog - a Catahoula mix named Stella Artois, and one clumsy cat - a tortoiseshell cat named Patches
Still terribly missing my shepherd chow mix, Cooper (2003-2018)
Favorite ways to relieve stress: Hiking, bike riding (favorite trail is Govalle Park), Body Combat at Gold’s Gym, rock music
Favorite fun things to do: Watching baseball, supporting local businesses, bird watching (in my backyard and on the trails), photography (I especially love skylines and bridges)
Travel goals: I am always dreaming of my next travel adventure, but would like to visit every Texas state park and national park in the US