“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.” -Plutarch.
Born and raised in metropolitan Detroit, I attended Michigan State University, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and a minor in History, Philosophy, Sociology of Science. I’ve always had a fascination with brain and behavior, which continued to ignite my studies in medical school at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. In medical school, I served on the executive board for Student Government and discovered an interest in advocacy. After countless cold and snowy winters in the Midwest, I’m grateful to bring my passion for medicine to the West Coast! I believe the whole-picture of health is a combination of physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. I’m ecstatic to be at Loma Linda—a program that echoes this strong core philosophy. It is a great honor to serve as a family medicine physician; an opportunity to share my passions in preventative care, behavioral health, and grow diverse, long-standing patient relationships. In addition, I’m eager to advance my interests in women’s health, lifestyle, and addiction medicine. In my free time, I enjoy anything that involves being in the sunshine. I also enjoy hot yoga, live music, trying new restaurants, traveling, and any form of group exercise!