I grew up in Las Vegas, Nev., but have lived in Colorado since 1989. I love Colorado and chose to remain because of the diversity of seasons and the people. I am married, have 3 boys, and 3 fur babies, a pug and 2 boxers. I enjoy working with families and I chose to become a nurse practitioner to provide excellent care to families, especially new mom and babies. I enjoy partnering with pharmacists, physicians, and therapists/specialists to provide the best care I can for my patients. This is what is most rewarding to me as an advanced practice nurse. Sometimes life takes you to unexpected places, but if you just hang in there, the reward is worth it. I am so proud to be part of the Kaiser Permanente family, providing excellent patient care to families.