I decided to work in this field because of my personal experiences. When I was applying to UCSF, my dad had cancer, and a good friend was fighting HIV-related lymphoma. They inspired me to want to help others going through similar challenges. 

What's really special about DAP is the people. Both the staff who work here and the patients we see are amazing. It's a place full of different people from all walks of life, and I love being a part of such a diverse and caring community. 

FUN FACT 

After years of having cats I got my first dog 4 years ago and now I am a proud doggie daddy and love having a dog! 

EDUCATION 

Graduate School: Florida International University, Master’s of Public Health in Epidemiology 

Florida Atlantic University, Post-Master's Certificate Family Nurse Practitioner 

University of California, San Francisco, Master’s of Science in Adult Nurse Practitioner 

University of Hawaii at Manoa, PhD in Nursing 

Undergraduate: Florida International University 

YEARS PRACTICING MEDICINE 

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