I was born and raised in Spokane. We lived for a time in the Seattle & Portland area, but I missed Spokane and we moved back home. I love the beauty and the four seasons here in Spokane. There is always something to do in the area. I have always liked helping people and the medical field is a great place to do that. I previously worked for Internal Medicine Residency/Spokane Teaching Health Clinic as a scheduler. I like hiking, biking, swimming and hanging out with my husband, our two sons and our friends. I was raised to have faith, work hard and treat everyone with kindness and that’s what I try to do every day.
I am a Spokane local and have been working with Providence for seven years. I have been lucky to work with the Psychiatry Residency since Aug 2020. Education is very important to me as I have received my Business Management and Accounting Degree in 2016 and continue to further my education. I will obtain a Bachelors in Psychology in 2025 and pursue a Masters Mental Health Counseling. Outside of work, I can be found by the water, at the gym, reading or painting and with my daughter. I strive to live my life through experiences over possessions.
I was born and raised in Spokane. I live in Spokane Valley with my husband of 26 years. I have 2 daughters who are both grown and bring me great joy. I have been working in the medical field for 15 years and had previously been at Providence Internal Medicine for the past 8 years. I am very excited to be working at Psychiatry Residency to further my career. In my free time I love to travel, spend time at the lake, read, play with my cat, and hang out with my husband and girls.
Born and raised in Spokane. Started working in childcare when I was 16.
After graduating high school, I went onto cosmetology school, but was
called back into childcare. Did some classes in child development and
worked in the field on and off for four years. Went back to school one
last time for my Phlebotomy license and could not find a career in that
field. So, third time is the charm went back into childcare for three
years thinking I would retire from there because it felt like home, but
I got the opportunity to start with providence to be a Patient care coordinator.
In my free time I enjoy DIY projects and road trips.
I have been working for Spokane Teaching Health Clinic since November 2018.
I enjoy walking my German Shephard Diesel, riding my E-bike, and spending
time with my husband Vern of 28 years. Both of my children live in Bozeman
Montana because they are avid skiers. My hobbies include jigsaw puzzles
and painting.
I started working with Providence as a patient care coordinator in 2017. I got the opportunity to join the Medical Assistant Apprentice program in 2022 and graduated in Fall of 2023. I have always had an interest in psychology, so working here has been such a great learning experience. I am excited to learn more about psychiatry to see what my next steps towards my career would be. During my off time, I like riding four wheelers as much as I can, watching football and hockey, spending time outdoors doing just about anything, and watching scary movies!
I was hired into the Medical Assistant Apprenticeship Program, August 2023. After finishing the program September 2024, I was hired by the Psychiatry Residency Department. I have always been passionate about helping people in the community and I feel this is an awesome place to work. I enjoy walking my grand doggie Rusty, visiting with friends and family, and going to bed for a good night's sleep.
Though I was born and raised in Spokane, I have spent several seasons of my life living afield, including in Montana, Texas, Utah, and Germany. After working nearly 5 years as an EMT and emergency room technician, I came back to Spokane to begin my undergraduate education, completing a dual-major bachelor’s degree in psychology and philosophy at Eastern Washington University. My undergraduate education afforded me a new perspective on our healthcare system, and I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in mental healthcare. I completed my Master of Social Work (MSW) through Boise State University and feel fortunate that I was able to fulfill my advanced clinical internship here at the STHC. Getting to work as a part of an interdisciplinary team has helped me to hone my clinical skills, allows me to stay closer to the cutting edge of research and education and supports my passion for lifelong learning. I am excited to not only be able to work in this field, but to do so in a setting that fosters the same passion for scholarship, growth, and commitment to service that I hold. Outside of work I enjoy music, engaging with community and exploring the mountains as a climber, skier, cyclist and runner.
I was born in Spokane, WA to a family that loved children. I was fortunate to see other areas of the state through small town living as a youth with my siblings. I decided to become a clinical social worker later in life after experiencing medical complications with various family members. I completed 3 years of practicum with a local non-profit organization working extensively with those experiencing/having experienced homelessness. I have worked in outpatient mental health as a mental health clinician. I love Washington State and the beauty of nature that comes with it. I enjoy exploring the outdoors with my 4-legged buddies and family/friends. My intern experiences created a spark for Collaborative Care, and I am excited to be part of such an amazing program at Spokane Teaching Health Clinic where my clinical skills will be utilized.
I spent most of my childhood in Spokane before moving away. It was only when my own children were elementary aged that I realized Spokane was my ideal place to raise them, much to the delight of family and friends who still live here. I received my Bachelor of Science degree in 2008 from Portland State University. Post-graduation I spent several years as an editor in independent book publishing before committing myself to raising my two boys as a stay-at-home mom for ten wonderful years. Applying for graduate school after being at home for so long felt like a leap of faith, but I knew that as my children got older, I wanted them to be raised in an environment that focused on social justice and acts of service. I've always believed that the most effective way to teach my values to my children is to model them, and I can think of no more powerful way than for them to see me dedicate my life's work to advocating for others. In 2021 I graduated from Eastern Washington University with my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree. During my social work training at EWU, I had the privilege of completing my MSW practicum at the STHC. The learning and practice opportunities I experienced and observed during my practicum solidified for me that the STHC is a clinic environment that mirrors my own values of lifetime-learning and improving evidence-based clinic practice by ensuring patients receive the highest level of ethically, culturally competent, and trauma informed care available through CoCM. I consider clinical social work, with its opportunity to hold space for patients, to be an incredible honor, and something that I feel called to do. I am very excited to continue this work at the STHC and to be a part of such a passionate and committed interdisciplinarian team.
