She grew up in western Washington, and after completing an undergraduate degree in International Studies at the University of Washington, attended medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico, where she was able to learn Spanish and travel while completing a basic science curriculum. After completing her clinical rotations in New York, she returned to Yakima where she was able to use her Spanish skills. Dr. Snyder enjoys snow skiing, reading and traveling. She hopes to rekindle an enjoyment of the outdoors and learn to water ski between working and spending time with her family. Her special interests are maternity and newborn care