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My life mission is to nurture my understanding of the world, both scientific and spiritual, and promote peace so that I may have a positive impact on all of the lives that I touch, and to inspire others to move through their own lives with compassion and kindness. 

ABOUT

ABOUT ME

ABOUT ME

Hello and welcome to all who land here. I am an ally and a safe person for black lives, LGTBQ+, and other marginalized people. I am a mother, a wife, a daughter. I am a practicing Buddhist. I aspire to write, draw, paint, and inspire others.   

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
  • University of Connecticut, 2002 - 2005, Residency in Pediatrics

  • Jefferson Medical College, 1998 -  2002, MD

  • Connecticut College, 1993 - 1997, BA in Zoology, Minor in Anthropology

  • Fluent in English and Spanish

SPECIALTIES

I am a leader in Pediatrics, Global Health, and Urgent Care Medicine. My career thus far has spanned caring for patients in the public health sector, private practice, children's hospital, community hospital, emergency room, urgent care clinic, and in resource-limited settings around the world. I was a National Health Service Corps Scholarship recipient and have received honors and awards in clinical medicine.  

  • Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

  • Urgent Care Medicine

  • Medical Leadership

  • Global & Public Health

  • Spirituality

  • Mindfulness & Meditation

CONNECT

CONTACT

I am happy to connect with you. Email and social media are not for medical advice. 

E-MAIL

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn

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