Undergrad: The Ohio State University School of Nursing
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine
Residency: University of Illinois Emergency Medicine Residency
Visalia area highlight: Finding the Visalia Post Office on Acequia that is on the National Landmark
Registry that was built in 1931 during Herbert Hoover's Administration.
Kaweah ED highlight: When I arrived to become the EM Program Director and my office door was
decorated to welcome me.
Little known fact: My favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter cups.
Proudest personal moment: Difficult to answer. I have had a wonderful life. My marriage has been
fulfilling and each of my four children were welcome additions to our
family. Some of the proudest moments were the successes and happiness
that my husband and my children and myself have experienced throughout
the years.
Proudest professional: I gave the graduation speech for the Paramedic Graduating Class of City
Colleges in Chicago City Council Chambers during my EMS fellowship year.
Special interest (s): Historic Hotels, Cooking, Gardening
If you knew me you’d know: that I am responsible, trustworthy, fair and old enough to be a little
eccentric.
Favorite Visalia activity: Walking outside in the winter without a winter coat and admiring all the
flowers still blooming.
Why live in Visalia: The weather is much better than Chicago.
If I couldn’t be a physician, I’d: like to be an event planner
