Independent patient advocates have diverse backgrounds and bring a wealth of experience. My own career background in business, research institutions, and local government may seem unconventional for a professional patient advocate. But it has proven to be a natural foundation for the team collaboration, creative problem-solving and deep client focus essential to effective patient advocacy. I love teamwork and tackling tough problems – but now to help improve lives on the most personal level.

I identify closely with women and families juggling careers, children and healthcare decision-making, and I am passionate about promoting systemic change for smarter and more equitable approaches to managing one’s health.

I am a Board Certified Patient Advocate and member of the National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC), Massachusetts Health Care Advocates (MAHCA), Greater National Advocates (GNA), and HealthAdvocateX. I attended the University of Wisconsin’s Center for Patient Partnerships Capstone program. I am active in my community as an elected Town Meeting Member and advocate for townwide initiatives, including sustainable design and smart growth planning, protection of green spaces, and energy-efficient, healthy buildings.

I enjoy music and concert-going, cooking, running, looking closely at art and architecture, anything involving dogs, and hosting visiting international students and researchers.