Where are you from?
Santa Ana, CA
Why did you choose UA Family Medicine?
UA’s commitment to culturally competent care for our diverse surrounding communities, opportunities to study integrative medicine, and focus on resident wellness checked off all my boxes. I had so much fun during my interview and felt like everything fit together like puzzle pieces.
What are you most excited about for life in Tucson?
Exploring the great outdoors! I am new to hiking and am already hooked on Tucson’s beautiful trails. One time I spotted a Gila monster passing on by. I’m looking forward to my first javelina sighting!
What are your interests or hobbies outside of medicine?
Powerlifting, yoga, and Peloton
What are your professional interests within medicine?
Advocacy, sports medicine, integrative medicine
Favorite way to spend a day off?
Taking an early morning hike followed by coffee and brunch. I also love to blast upbeat music to sing along to while I clean the apartment with Fabuloso.
Top item on your "Bucket list"?
Climbing Half Dome in Yosemite!