I grew up in the Denver area and left after high school to study Biology and Spanish literature at Brandeis University near Boston. After college, I wanted to give back to the community and joined Teach For America, where I taught science in the Houston Public Schools. My grandfather was a family practice physician, and his example inspired me to pursue a career in medicine. I attended Baylor College of Medicine and discovered the joy of pediatrics at Texas Children's Hospital, where I went on to complete my residency. Prior to joining Kaiser Permanente, I worked in pediatric emergency and hospital care. This provided me with invaluable experience in managing acutely ill and injured children. However, when the opportunity presented itself to practice outpatient pediatrics through Kaiser Permanente, I opted for this path, believing in the value of a medical home, and building long-term relationships with patients and their families. I was honored to be recognized as a 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in 2019.