Care Specialist

"I am a proud mother of four and a grandmother to twins.  In my spare time I enjoy going out to eat and going to movies.  Life couldn’t be better!"

I have a great love for Durham and the Duke community and love working towards a healthier Durham. I currently serve on the community advisory board for Project Baseline, and I am a former community health organizer for Durham Health Innovations. I graduated from Livingstone College and am originally from Durham. In my spare time, I love walking the American Tobacco Trail and visiting Duke Gardens.

I am a Certified Integrative Health Coach, trained at Duke Integrative Medicine.

I am a graduate of North Carolina Central University with a BS in Psychology. I have many years of experience in healthcare, and I enjoy engaging with patients. I am very excited to be working with DukeWELL, being able to make a difference in patient outcomes. I also enjoy crafting and going to the movies with my family!

I am a North Carolina native with several years of experience assisting people with connecting to healthcare and other community resources. I enjoy this work and serve to make a difference.

I was born and raised in Durham NC, but have resided in Covington GA, and Fort Lauderdale, FL. I graduated from North Carolina Central University (Eagle Pride…. AMPLIFIED), where I received my BS in Behavioral Health and Social Science. I am also a registered medical assistant. I started with Duke Health in December 2015 working in orthopedics and OB/Gyn. It’s my passion to help others be proactive in living a healthy and safe lifestyle. I am a true advocate for my patients, my family, and my peers and will be the voice for the voiceless.

I am originally from Hawaii but have lived in many states as a result of being in a military family. I have lived in North Carolina since 1995. I obtained my BS in Human Resources from Concordia University in Ann Arbor, Michigan and my MS in Health Promotion from Nebraska Methodist College in Omaha, Nebraska. I was a collegiate athlete and love all types of sports. My career has spanned the healthcare field for over 25 years in fitness, wellness, health coaching, and health promotion. I love helping others become their best selves.

I am a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and completed my Master of Public Health degree at George Washington University. I found my passion for health education through my own type 1 diabetes diagnosis. Previously, I led health education and screening programs focused on helping patients manage their blood sugar, blood pressure, and BMI. I enjoy developing relationships with patients and supporting them overcoming large obstacles through small, tangible steps. Outside of work, I enjoy completing DIY projects and cheering on the Washington Nationals.

My career path has taking me from serving as a Refugee/Asylum officer that has interviewed vulnerable populations in need of protection to investigating allegations of abuse/neglect of children. However, my preferred passion is working with vulnerable populations in healthcare. I find tremendous satisfaction in making effective and positive impacts in the health outcomes of every individual that I am privileged to serve.