EDUCATION

• Master of Public Affairs, May 2006, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
• Bachelor of Science, Nursing, August 2000, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
• Associate of Science, Nursing, May 1999, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
• Associate Degree of Science, Respiratory Therapy, December 1995, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN

• PROGRAM DIRECTOR, January 2007 to present, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN
  Directly responsible for content, coordination, quality and administration of the Respiratory Care Program.
  
• DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION, March 2002 to December 2006,, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN 

Coordinate clinical internships and provide didactic instruction of professional courses
 
• HEALTH CAREER OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM COORDINATOR AND VISITING LECTURER, December 2001 - March 2002, Indiana University Northwest, Gary, IN                                                            

Communicated and collaborated with individuals at state level grants management 
 
• REGISTERED NURSE, 2000 - 2001

Intensive care nurse, St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers, Hammond, IN
 
• REGISTERED RESPIRATORY THERAPIST, 1996 - 2000 

Porter Memorial Hospital, Valparaiso, IN

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION

• Registered Nurse (RN), 1999 
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), 1997 
• Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT), 1996

AWARDS

• Outstanding SPEA Graduate Student Award, 2006
• Outstanding Graduate Award, 1999 
• Preceptorship in Medical Science, 1993

• The American Nurses Association (ANA), 1999 to Present
• The American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), 1995 to Present
• The American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), 2001 to Present 
• Supporter of Breast Cancer Coalition, 2001 to Present

CURRENT PROJECTS 

• Increase use of teaching technology 
• Coordinating community based educational activities regarding the negative effects of tobacco and second hand smoke