Upon completion of her masters in nursing from Duke University, she joined their Family Medicine staff. During her time at Duke and later with Carilion Clinic in Roanoke Virginia, she participated in early population health and office redesign strategies. Colette was instrumental in achieving recognition for twenty six Patient-Centered Medical Homes in western Virginia. She has been actively involved in health education as a former instructor for the University of Pennsylvania, as a Diabetes Educator, and as a preceptor for nurse practitioner students. At Sentara, Colette is working on a number of innovative services aimed to deliver excellent care beyond the boundaries of the traditional office visit through an integrated quality network of regional providers. Melvina Tyson, RN, BSN