As a hospitalist, I specialize in caring for medically complex patients admitted to the hospital. I use quality improvement to optimize operational processes, such as access to our services and flow through our system to improve the patient and family experience. I believe interdisciplinary care coordination, including the patient and family, helps us provide better comprehensive care.

I always wanted to be a pediatrician as kids are so resilient. They bring a positive attitude that adults can learn from even when facing health issues. My patients and families constantly inspire me, and my goal is to elevate their voices. We are a team, with each of us bringing our expertise to improve outcomes for children.

I’m honored to be the recipient of various awards, including:

• The National Pediatric Hospital Medicine Quality and Patient Safety Award given annually to a hospital medicine physician for significant achievements in quality improvement and patient safety in the care of hospitalized children (2020).
• The 61st Annual Medical Alumni Award, Outstanding Young Physician, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Columbia, Missouri (2018).
• The Cincinnati Children’s Research Foundation Faculty Award for excellence in clinical care (2015).
• The Children’s Hospital Association Pediatric Quality Award for quality improvement work to optimize pediatric discharge efficiency (2013).
• The Faculty Teacher of the Year Award chosen by residents for the faculty member displaying exemplary teaching (2010).

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. We travel, cook and watch professional sports. I am an avid Notre Dame fan.