She has been a nurse for 20+ years including being a school nurse for 15 years, a pediatric home health nurse manager, and was a birth assistant and doula at Nativiti for 10 years prior to completing her graduate degree and becoming a certified nurse midwife in 2012. She has been married to her wonderful husband Gary for 33 years and has two adult sons, Derek and Alex. She is committed to and passionate about providing care to women and families and empowering them through education and shared decision-making. She believes that the midwifery model of care is the perfect opportunity to encourage women and families to make educated choices about their healthcare for a lifetime.