Tell us what makes you passionate about being a healthcare provider. I am passionate about helping patients to achieve their highest level of physical and mental health possible. I love being a healthcare provider and just really enjoy helping people to feel better physically, mentally and emotionally. I have been in the healthcare field for 20 years. 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? A primary care provider should be able to see the patient as a whole, not just physically. We need to be able to take all aspects of health into consideration on an individual basis. Healthcare is not one size fits all. Each patient is unique and should be treated as such. I am here to ensure mental health needs are met just as well as physical needs. Tell us a little bit about yourself. What do you like to do in your spare time? My husband is active duty military, so we move around frequently. I love to travel on my free time as well as participate in any outdoor activities. I have 6 children (including 11 month old twins) so my life is very busy in my off time.