Since April 1, 2011 she has been conducting complex standard of care investigations and completing practice reviews for the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission. She is able to use her clinical and legal skills to conduct these complex investigations into allegations of negligence, incompetence, substandard care or impairment on the part of physicians and physician assistants. Her clinical competency and proficiency when conducting investigations involving complex medical issues makes her a very deserving recipient of this award