My desire to serve pediatric neurosurgery patients stems from both years of personal and professional experience. In January 2005, I was diagnosed with a juvenile polycystic astrocytoma and became a patient of Dr. Jodi Smith. This diagnosis created a lifelong dream for me to one day work in pediatric neurosurgery. During my professional experience as a pediatric intensive care and neonatal intensive care registered nurse, I had the pleasure of caring for and learning more about pediatric neurosurgery patients. I look forward to caring for patients as a nurse practitioner with Goodman Campbell Brain & Spine at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, being active, and traveling!