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Jelena moved to Colorado Springs when she was in the fourth grade.

Years later she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from University of Colorado, Colorado Springs in 2010.

I have been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 27 years. I received my Bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Southern Maine and my Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from the USAF School of Health Care Sciences. I completed 23 years of active and reserve service in the US Air Force and enjoyed being a clinical instructor for both Family and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner students.

I grew up in Colorado Springs, and then headed up I-25 to Colorado State University for my undergraduate education. There, I received my Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science with a Sports Medicine concentration. Following my undergraduate education, I worked as a Cardiovascular Technician in Fort Collins for four years, and grew to love cardiology and medicine. I then headed further north and completed my Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Rocky Mountain College in Billings, Montana.

I grew up in Woodland Park and am thrilled to be working in my home town! I graduated from the University of Colorado School of Nursing in 1998 as a RN and worked for the following 5 years on a busy medical unit at the Children’s Hospital of Colorado. In 2003, I obtained my Master’s Degree of Nursing from the University of Colorado and began practicing as a family nurse practitioner. Over the following decade, I worked in school health and in the newborn nurseries of Colorado Springs. Over the last five years, I've specialized in caring for patients with pulmonary illnesses and allergies.

After completing a degree in Nutrition from the University of Illinois, at Urbana-Champaign, I finished a Masters Degree from Eastern Illinois University that focused on both clinical nutrition in the acute care setting as well as public health and wellness.

After finishing a 9 month internship, I became the Chief Dietitian at a Hospital in Illinois. From there I worked in Pharmaceutical Sales and Account Management, and then in private practice before coming to Mountain View Medical Group.

I was born and raised in Denver, CO where my close-knit family still lives. I attended Colorado College here in Colorado Springs and fell in love with the city and the gorgeous Pikes Peak view! After earning my Bachelor degree in Biology, I left to attend PA school in Chicago, IL where I received my Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies. I moved back to Colorado Springs to begin practicing medicine and have been here ever since; this is home and this is where I want to grow my roots.

I began my nursing career more than 30 years ago because I truly enjoy helping others. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nursing at University of Miami and later received a Master in Nursing from University of Washington as a Nurse Midwife. After retiring from the US Air Force, I made the decision to pursue my post-masters education as a Family Nurse Practitioner through University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. During my career, I have worked in women's health, pediatric, and family practice settings. I enjoy all aspects of family practice and care for patients in all age groups.

I was born and raised in Buffalo, NY where I met and married my high school sweetheart. I attended Gannon University, in Erie, PA, where I received both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

My husband was active duty Army so I moved and changed practices frequently early in my career. We have finally put down roots in Colorado Springs where we plan to raise our two little boys.

It is a privilege to provide medical care for your children. I bring 35 years of pediatric experience to the workplace. My goals as a PA include providing high quality care medical care in an efficient, hassle-free way packaged in  excellent customer service. An area of special interest and certification is that of Lactation and Feeding, which provides a valuable service to our families at ABC and to the community. In my free time, I hike, camp, backpack, and travel with my husband, children and grandchildren. Long term life goals are to continually explore, learn, grow and change.