Clinical Associate Professor
Education
Biography
As an established Family Nurse Practitioner with specialty certifications in both Palliative Care and Oncology, I advocate for consumers to increase access to quality palliative care for serious illnesses. For over three decades, I have been a forerunner in supporting the integration of interdisciplinary models of care into clinical practice at local, state, regional, and national levels. My impact has led to a myriad of state and national leadership, including gubernatorial and state medical officer appointments, including service on a nationally elected professional board. My impact includes collaborations for launching countless educational initiatives promoting public and healthcare provider training and workforce development.
My state impact has prompted opportunities for federal advocacy on behalf of the Center to Advance Palliative Care, the American Cancer Society Cancer Advocacy Network, and the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.