What makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider? As long as I can remember, I wanted to be a nurse. While in nursing school, I learned about being a Nurse Practitioner and I have loved my career from the beginning. Watching individuals grow, develop and transform into the person they are meant to be brings me absolute joy and satisfaction. In your opinion, what should be the role of a primary care provider for a patient, taking into account both physical health and behavioral health needs? I was trained under a holistic health model, so I believe a primary care provider assesses all aspects of an individual's life--including physical and emotional well being. It is the primary care provider's role to have a complete history of every patient and assess all areas to maintain appropriate health maintenance and health needs throughout their lifespan. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? Living in Southern California, I love being outside as much as possible! I enjoy swimming, biking, hiking and baking really good treats. In the winter, I do enjoy hitting the ski slopes as well!