“I chose to advance my education and become a Family Nurse Practitioner to provide evidence based high-quality healthcare to the community that raised me. As a healthcare provider, I am inspired by helping others to be the best that they can be. People are capable of incredible feats and it is my job to provide them with the necessary interventions, resources and motivation to meet their goals. In my practice, I promote a patient-centered interaction where mutual decision making is utilized to provide the best possible care.”