Her career began on the front lines of patient care, supporting aging populations as a nursing assistant and providing personal care for hospice and quadriplegic patients. These early experiences shaped her deep understanding of the human side of healthcare and instilled a passion for enhancing quality of life for patients and families.
Driven by a desire to better understand the factors that influence health outcomes, she transitioned into research, studying the effects of food and drug interactions and investigating the role of food chemistry in birth defects. This scientific foundation expanded her perspective on preventive health and the broader impact of healthcare innovation.
Throughout her career, one principle has remained constant: a dedication to making life better for people and communities. This mission led her into pharmaceutical development and clinical research, where she supported the advancement of new therapies and contributed to clinical safety reviews, operational excellence, and strategic initiatives. Over time, she progressed into leadership roles, guiding teams and driving organizational strategy and operations.
She holds a Master of Science in Medical Informatics from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of New Mexico. Her diverse experience across patient care, research, drug development, informatics, and healthcare leadership provides a well-rounded perspective that continues to shape meaningful improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.