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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.

I love working with children! One of the things I enjoy most is ensuring they are growing and developing properly.

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.

One thing that I really enjoy is helping parents understand their child's development and growth.

I find joy and satisfaction in partnering with families to foster overall health and growth for children and adolescents.

My favorite part of caring for the patients at ABC Pediatrics is getting to know each family and watching your children grow over time. Being a mom of two young daughters myself, I can relate to the joy and challenges of parenting. I love my job, and I am so honored to care for your beautiful children! On my days off, I am usually playing outside in the sunshine with my husband, Steven, and our two girls, Gracie and Essi.

I love being a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. I have been involved caring for women and their families my entire career as an OB/GYN nurse, a labor and delivery nurse, a childbirth educator, a nursing educator and now a certified Nurse Practitioner. I have a Master's Degree in Nursing from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. I was born in Virginia, growing up my family resided in several different states from coast to coast. In 1987, I settled in Colorado Springs enjoying hiking with my dog, gardening, and photographing local wildlife and scenery.

My areas of clinical emphasis are in health maintenance, prevention and education.