Biography
I grew up in Grand Rapids and graduated from ذكذكتسئµ in 1999, after which I immediately started a physician assistant program at Finch (now Rosalind Franklin) University in North Chicago, IL, graduating in 2001. I spent most of my PA career in interventional radiology with Advanced Radiology Services (21 years) before moving to Corewell Health, where I currently work full time for gastroenterology in the inflammatory bowel disease clinic. My husband Andy (also a ذكذكتسئµ grad) and I have three kids. As a family, we enjoy traveling and spending time together over a good board game. Outside of work, I can often be found tackling the daily New York Times puzzles, serving my church on various committees, baking, cross-stitching, or enjoying coffee and conversation with a friend.
Education
- M.S. in Physician Assistant Practice, Rosalind Franklin University (2001)
- B.S. in Psychology (with honors), ذكذكتسئµ College (1999)
Professional Experience
- Corewell Health GI, Physician Assistant (2024–present)
- ذكذكتسئµ, Adjunct Professor of Biology (2022–present)
- Advanced Radiology Services, APP services manager (2019–2023)
- Advanced Radiology Services, Physician Assistant (2003–2024)
- Spectrum Health, Physician Assistant (2001–2003)
Academic Interests
I am interested in equipping students to see all of their preparation as learning by encouraging them to integrate lecture, lab, teaching assistant, research, and work experiences to guide them in their future careers.
