I decided to become a physician in high school, and could not imagine doing anything else! I grew up in a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. I transferred to complete my undergraduate work at Regis University in Denver. I was drawn to Colorado for the outdoor activities and active lifestyle. I finished medical school at the University of Colorado and my residency at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver. I then practiced in Lakewood in private practice for two years before joining Kaiser Permanente. I decided to make this change after having a son, and wishing to work part-time. My husband is also a Kaiser Permanente physician, and has enjoyed his work and interactions with the organization. This helped me to make the decision to join Kaiser Permanente.