Hometown: Goshen, IN

While I grew up in the Midwest, I have family, connections and experiences all over the world. I have been blessed with opportunities to visit and live in many countries, which has shaped me personally and professionally. In terms of my career, foremost amongst these experiences are a college semester in Peru, a year in Bolivia doing a voluntary service program, and medical/public health school related experiences in El Salvador and Kenya. During medical school, I spent one additional year completing my Masters in Public Health.

I love Family Medicine’s unique place in being able to care for all ages and stages of life, literally womb to tomb! I decided to pursue an obstetrical fellowship in order to further my training and knowledge of obstetrical complications and be able to serve my patients whether they are having a vaginal or cesarean delivery. Besides obstetrics, I am also passionate about public health, preventative medicine, and working with underserved populations, particularly immigrants and those with language barriers.

Why Memorial: I did my residency training at Memorial and was excited to stay on as an OB Fellow, working with familiar people and settings.

Clinical interests: Global health, obstetrics, underserved medicine, language access

Hobbies: knitting, gardening, baking, running, reading

Favorite books: The Stormlight Archive series by Brandon Sanderson, The Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan

Favorite podcast: Radiolab and Dear Hank and John

Favorite thing to do in South Bend/Mishawaka: Spending time with family, hiking/nature walks