Educational History

B.S., Community Health Education, UMD '98; M.P.H., Community and Behavioral Health, UMD '14

Professional Interests/Specializations

Health Communications, Health Equity, Health Literacy, Health Advocacy

Length of Time at UHC

24 years

Philosophy of Care

Human First, Empowerment, Access to Care for All, Connection to Community and Resources, Collaboration, Education

Outside Interests/Hobbies

Learning to paint; gymnastics (with Gymkana), Enjoying time with my family, eating; traveling; gem mining; hiking

Fun Fact

I am a Founding Sister of Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Chapter Spring 1995; I am an Army Brat: I used to speak and understand German as a child

Additional Languages Spoken

Spanish

Pronouns

She, her

Educational History

B.S. from Howard University, M.D. from University of Maryland

Professional Interests/Specializations

Internal Medicine

Length of Time at UHC

17 years

Philosophy of Care

My role is to take care of sick people to the best of my ability, period.

Outside Interests/Hobbies

Reading, quilting, cross stitching and traveling.

Fun Fact

I once went on a Walking Dead cruise with one of my sons.

Educational History

University of Maryland College Park - Bachelor's of Science (BS in Physiology and Neurobiology); Anne Arundel Community College - Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C); Saint Francis University - Master's of Medical Science (MMS); University of Maryland Global Campus - Master's of Business Administration (MBA); University of Maryland Global Campus - Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

Professional Interests/Specializations

National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

Length of Time at UHC

Since 2010

Philosophy of Care

Provide high-quality healthcare through patient-centered and team-based practice.

Outside Interests/Hobbies

Spending time with my family and friends, jogging, baking, reading, and ice skating.

Fun Fact

I ran a half marathon!

Additional Languages Spoken

Cantonese and Spanish