Education:
- 1997: Indiana University, BA, Biology
- 2000: North Iowa Area Community College, Associate Degree in Nursing
- 2012: Allen College, Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice (Adults and Adolescents)
- 2013: Allen College, post-masters Certificate, Advanced Psychiatric Nursing Practice, Children
- 2025 (Anticipated Graduation): Rush University, Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Transformative Leadership, Population Health
Experience:
- 43 North Iowa (formerly North Iowa Transition Center): Six years as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)
- Wellsource Community Mental Health Center (formerly Mental Health Center of North Iowa): Three years as an RN; five years as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Turning Leaf Counseling: Five+ years as a PMHNP
- Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Health Care: 1.5+ years as PMHNP
Areas of Interest:
Rural, underserved, and marginalized populations with chronic mental health conditions, trauma, and addiction.
About Me:
I enjoy the outdoors, reading (thrillers and historical fiction), traveling, and time with family.
Location:
Mason City, IA; Community Outreach (ACT); Charles City, IA