I hail from Alaska and come from a family of homesteaders. I was taught from an early age to be self-reliant and hard working. My family relocated to Texas during my teenage years and I was able to take advantage of some great educational opportunities and obtain degrees in Chemistry, Biology and finally Medicine. After completing a Residency in Family Medicine I chose to move to Idaho and had an old-fashioned Family Medicine Practice where I delivered babies, assisted in surgeries, and took care of patients in the hospital and clinic. Life was busy and hectic. When I was presented with the opportunity to join academia, I was uncertain at first. However, I was given the opportunity to teach anatomy and physiology at our local community college. I fell in love with it as it was so in-line with my medical background and the students were awesome. I went from helping patients heal or improve their health to helping students become the healers. There are a lot of really great hard-working people here in North Idaho.
Currently, I advocate for my community through various forms of volunteerism, but I cannot ignore the need in our area for political realignment. Our area has fought long and hard against those who would diminish our community with hatred and division. I believe I can make a difference. This is why I am stepping up and asking for others to believe in my commitment to service and our community. Put me, a hard-working woman who listens into office.