Our Team

Personal interests? family, comic books, strongman, exotic pets  

Professional Interests? childhood obesity, nutrition, sleep, sports medicine  

Favorite Book(s)? The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings (by JRR Tolkien), Game of Thrones (by George RR Martin), The Name of the Wind (by Patrick Rothfuss)  

Kids? 3 sons, a parrot, and a cat  

Why did you choose pediatrics? I chose pediatrics largely from growing up with a sister who has special needs. I can make a positive impact on children's lives and am inspired by their resilience. Children have an amazing way of bouncing back from illness while inspiring those around them to continue to love life and explore the world with enthusiasm.  

Education: MD University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Pediatric Residency: UW Seattle Children's Hospital  

Personal interests? Running, reading, skiing, and simply spending time with my family outdoors

Professional interests? Newborn care, nutrition & growth, cross-cultural medicine

Favorite book(s)? The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupery) is such a wonderful, silly book on childhood. A recent favorite is A Man Called Ove (Frederik Backman).

Kids? A dog named Bugaboo and a cat named Luna.

Why did you chose pediatrics? I chose pediatrics for the strength and resilience children have even in the face of illness as well as the chance to work with whole families together. Plus, we are lucky in that we get to see our patients grow up!

Education: Medical school - Marshall University. Residency - Oregon Health & Science University.

Personal Interests? I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 lovely well trained German Shepherds, cooking, fishing, and anything Alaska.

Professional Interests? Incorporating family values and cultural beliefs into the care of their children.

Favorite Book(s)? The Art of Raising a Puppy and How To Be Your Dog's Best Friend by The Monks of New Skete

Kids? 2 dogs and 1 cat

Why I chose pediatrics? I was exposed at an early age to the medical field and care of children. My mom was a kindergarten teacher and my dad was an OB/GYN. I feel I was destined to follow their footsteps. So, I decided to combine their passions and become a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. PLUS: Kids are fun, honest, and full of life.

Education? Masters Degree in Nursing from Texas Woman's University in Dallas, TX

Personal Interests? Skiing, Running, Travelling

Professional Interests? Childhood Obesity

Favorite Book(s)? The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson; Oh! The Places You’ll Go! Br Dr. Seuss; A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith; Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

Kids? 3 rambunctious little boys!

Why did you choose pediatrics? Because I really enjoy educating and supporting families through transitions and challenging times in the their life.

Education: Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner focus, University of Alaska Anchorage

Personal Interests? Watching my boys play sports, camp fires and mountain views, hot yoga, coffee with my husband, reading

Professional Interests? Growth & development, breastfeeding, sleep, child advocacy

Favorite Book(s)? A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith

Kids? 3 sons and a dog named Milo

Why did you choose pediatrics?: I knew I wanted to be a pediatric nurse from the age of 10 years old. Preventive medicine is essential, and it is a gift to be able build relationships with families as you participate in the health and blossoming of their children. Kids are amazing, funny, and you get to play with them all day!

Education: Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric

Personal interests? baking; experiencing other cultures through food, travel, and hearing people’s stories; exercising in nature

Professional Interests? Nutrition, sleep, and temperament

Favorite Book(s)? “Gratitude” by Oliver Sachs, anything by Atul Gawande, “The Milepost” (extremely useful not only to drive through the Yukon, but also to explore Alaska)

Kids? I have a ninety-pound fur baby!

Why did you choose pediatrics? Kids are extremely resilient, and they have such a unique outlook on life! I love playing a role in fostering children’s growth and arming families with tools to set their children up for success in the future.

Education: Doctor of Nursing Practice in Pediatric Primary Care, University of Washington

Personal interests? Yoga, Baking, Dancing, Hiking, Drawing

Professional Interests? Positive parenting, Wellness, Mindfulness, Preventive care and immunizations

Favorite Book(s)? I love reading with my kids so it’s hard to narrow it down. Pancakes for Breakfast, Frog Goes to Dinner, The Runaway Bunny, Little Bear’s Visit, Annie and the Wild Animals, and I Can Fly are some favorites in our house right now. I can’t wait until my boys are big enough to read Matilda, The Secret Garden, and Harry Potter!

Kids? Two boys

Why did you choose pediatrics? Because kids are so authentic and fun! And I continue to love it because I get to support parents in their most important and sometimes most challenging job in hopes of setting children up for healthy, happy futures!

Education: Georgetown University Medical School, Seattle Children’s Pediatric Residency

Personal Interests? Running, Cooking, Baking, Reading

Professional Interests? Lactation, nutrition, immunization, growth and development, allergies

Favorite Book(s)? A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is always a classic.

Kids? 4 boys!

Why did you choose pediatrics? I actually didn't intend to do pediatrics. But as soon as I got to medical school and did my pediatrics rotation it was “love at first sight.” Kids are so smart and so funny. They make me laugh everyday!

Education: Eastern Virginia School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

Personal Interests? My family, hiking, biking, camping, reading, drawing, gourmet cooking and classical piano.

Professional Interests? Adolescents, preventive care, ADHD/learning disorders, and working with families to prevent adverse childhood experiences

Favorite Book(s)? Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Kids? 3 children, 2 dogs, a cat, and 15 quail

Why did you choose pediatrics? I love kids!!! I was that kid that loved babysitting and taking care of younger kids. I fell in love with science in high school and thought I might like to become a scientist. However, in college working in a lab without people was not a fit. I decided to go into medicine to study science and work with people. Pediatrics is a combination of all the things I love.

Education: College: New York University; Medical school: Uniformed Services University; Residency: Inova Children's Hospital Pediatric Residency

Personal interests? Running, hiking, backpacking, cross-country skiing, or really any outdoor activity. Plus spending time with family/friends/my puppy

Professional interests? Growth and development, preventive care, immunizations, supporting families to help prevent adverse childhood experiences

Favorite Book(s)? Growing up I loved Mr. Popper's Penguins by Florence and Richard Atwater. In my adult years I've really enjoyed Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen, Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Into Thin Air by Jack Krakauer

Kids? Just one adorable chocolate lab puppy right now

Why I chose pediatrics? As a pediatrician I am humbled to play a role in helping children and families through both exciting and challenging times. I cherish the opportunity to make a difference in a child and family's life. Not to mention kids are just so fun, genuine, and resilient!

Education: Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine. University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital, Pediatric Residency

Personal Interests? Hiking, fishing, reading and spending time with family

Professional Interests? Evidence based parenting interventions (The Incredible Years!) and behavioral therapy for ADHD

Favorite Book(s)? The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz

Kids? 3 children

Why did you choose pediatrics? Of all the jobs a person can have, I believe that parenting is the most important, challenging and underrated job. I truly enjoy the opportunity to work with parents to navigate and find solutions for the many challenges that come with raising tiny humans!

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, University of Alaska, Anchorage

Personal Interests? Outdoor fitness, guitar & banjo, time with family and friends

Professional Interests? Nutrition, Lactation, Food Allergies

Favorite Book(s)? The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey; The Kids from Nowhere by George Guthridge; The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn

Kids? 1 son & 1 daughter

Why did you choose pediatrics? I chose pediatrics because of the joy I receive working with children and their families and also because my fellow colleagues and co-workers in pediatrics are a wonderful group of people!

Education: Master of Physician Studies, Idaho State University