She received her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Washington State University in 2007. After working as a Certified Nursing Assistant for a few months, she began the Physician Assistant program at Midwestern University in Downers Grove, IL. She had the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations in Chicago and the surrounding area during her training. In September of 2010, she completed her Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies and moved home to Colorado to be near her family and the Rocky Mountains. When she isn’t in the office, she can be found on one of the many hiking trails in the area, at a coffee shop reading, or spending time with her family.