She was invited by Dr. Rogers to join the clinic in 2007 and has an extensive background in exercise and respiratory therapy, both of which affect overweight and obese patients. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance with an emphasis in Exercise Science from Iowa State University. Prior to attending PA school at Midwestern University, she was a critical care respiratory therapist in the Dallas, Texas area. She has extensive patient care experience in ICU and Emergency Room environments, and was awarded the Baylor Hospital Garland Five Star Employee Award in 2001. She is a member of American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Academy of Physician Assistants and Bexar Country Physician Assistant Society.