I have been a member of the Clatsop Community College "family" for more than 20 years. I graduated from CCC in 2002, earning my AAS in Nursing. After a few years traveling and working as a registered nurse in other states, I returned to Oregon and to CCC in 2012 as a part-time CNA instructor. Then, in 2013, I joined the full-time nursing faculty team. After 11 years of teaching, I transitioned into the role of Director of Nursing & Allied Health. Now, I have been asked to serve as the Interim Associate Vice President of Nursing, Allied Health & Public Safety. In each of these roles, I have had the pleasure of serving CCC students and supporting their achievement of personal, academic and professional goals.

In addition to the AAS in Nursing from CCC, I also have a BA in Journalism and MBA in Marketing from Gonzaga University. In 2015, I earned an MSN in Nursing Education from Excelsior College. I am a dedicated lifelong learner!

I love being a member of the Nursing and Allied Health team at CCC because I can meld my decade of bedside nursing experience with teaching and mentoring adult learners in a small-group, supportive, student-centered environment. In my recent leadership roles, I also have the opportunity to support our tremendous faculty, support program growth and development, and build relationships with our valuable community affiliates. This is truly my "dream" job, and I am honored to serve the residents of Clatsop and surrounding counties.