I was born and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico and graduated from Duke in 2010 with a Bachelors of Arts in International Comparative Studies. I earned a dual MD/MPH degree through the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, completed residency training at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University, followed by fellowships in Pulmonary and Critical Care and Global Health at Duke. I spent the 2019-2020 academic year in Kenya doing research under an NIH Fogarty grant before ultimately joining faculty at Duke in July 2020. I continue to work in East Africa on chronic lung disease research, see patients at Duke and the Durham VA, and spend as much time as I can with my wonderful husband and daughter.
Being a Baldwin Scholar opened many doors for me and helped me build important skills in navigating my life and career. I connected with role models and mentors and formed lasting friendships with women I respect and admire. I feel fortunate to be a part of this wonderful program and encourage every young woman at Duke to apply. You will find yourself surrounded by a group of women who quickly become your inspiration and support. It remains one of the best decisions I have made.