Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I’ve been at UVA for 22 years, after graduating from PVCC. I started out working in the Path lab receiving specimens and ordering tests. From there I went to Neurology and then on to Cardiology, which brings me to now and the Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (Digestive Health). I’m a single mother of five grown children, two boys and three girls. The girls still living at home. I have four grandchildren which I adore. When I occasionally get a day off I like to watch Law and Order, Criminal Minds, and CSI.
Why Healthcare?
Healthcare is a career path where there will always be a need. The roles may change over the years but there will still be a need.
What brought you to Charlottesville?
Actually my sister married a man from Nelson County and she didn’t have any family here so she ask me to stay with her for a while and I ended up staying permanently.
What excites you about your work?
Feeling that what I do makes a difference.
Proudest/greatest achievement outside the professional realm?
Being able to accomplish the things that I have being a single parent.
Next life?
Advocate for Social in justice.
What are you usually doing on the weekend?
Usually working, but if I’m off I spend time with my grandchildren.
Favorite vacation/activity spot?
When I took my kids to Disney World.
Most admired person, and why?
My mother, she raise five children alone working as many as three jobs at a time, never seeking any type of assistance, just hard work.
Best advice anyone ever gave you?
Anything is achievable if you want it bad enough and work hard to get it.
What about you would surprise us?
When I’m not working at the University of Virginia, I drive for Jaunt 30-35 hours a week.
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