Her education also includes a biology degree and certificate in midwifery from the Seattle Midwifery School. She is a member of AWHONN, the national organization for obstetric nurses. Her passions include evidence based care in the maternity setting and obstetric care in the developing world. She joined the REACHE board because she wants to help bring together the many people who help mothers bring their babies into the world. She loves what she does and loves the people she gets to work with each day. She lives in Seattle with her fantastic husband and adorable preschooler.