Medical Director, Family Tree Clinic
Credentialed Specialty: Family Practice Medicine
Reed College, Portland, OR: B.A. in Biology and Philosophy
Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL: M.D.
St. Paul-Ramsey Medical center, St. Paul, MN: Residency in Family and Community Medicine.
Board certified in Family Practice since 1995.
Licensed to practice medicine in Minnesota since 1993.
Member, Minnesota Medical Association (MMA)
Member, Public Health and Preventive Medicine committee
Delegate from Ramsey Medical Society to MMA Annual Meeting
Member, Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
“I have been at Family Tree since 1994 and I love my job. I like practicing reproductive health care, especially because i enjoy teaching. There is a lot of silence and misinformation on sexual health topics. Reproductive health is important in people’s lives, and it is an honor to be with patients and provide good information and care.”
Credentialed Specialty: Physician Assistant – Certified
St. Olaf college: B.A. in Women’s Studies
Northeastern University, Boston, MA: Physician Assistant Program
Planned Parenthood, Milwaukee, WI: Colposcopy Training Program
“I’ve worked at Family Tree since 1993 and feel fortunate to work with a staff that truly cares about its mission: to serve our patients and our community. I live in St. Paul, and feel connected to my neighborhood, and the cultural life of the Twin Cities. I volunteer as a costume and mask maker for both a local elementary school and the May Day Parade. I love to be outside – camping, gardening and hiking – or in my basement making mosaics. I’m happiest when my house is full of kids.”
Credentialed Speciality: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
University of Wisoncsin, Madison: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Minnesota: Master of Science in Nursing
Certified as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner.
Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
Minnesota Nurses Association
“I have been working at Family Tree Clinic since April 2007, and I have to say I love it here! I feel blessed to be part of a team of compassionate people who provide wonderful care to people in our community. I also work in Labor and Delivery at United Hospital, where I am lucky enough to be involved in some beautiful births. Outside of Family Tree, I have interests in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, I love to play tennis and explore St. Paul. I also enjoy spending time with my two cats: Ron and Rita.
Credentialed Specialty: Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner
College of St. Catherine, St. Paul, MN: B.S. in Nursing.
Planned Parenthood of MN/SD: Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Metropolitan State University: M.S. in Nursing in progress
MN Board of Nursing Association
National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health
“I love working in women’s health! In particular, I enjoy teaching both women and men about their health needs and lifestyle choices. In addition to my work at Family Tree, I work at a local Public Health Agency providing education and support to pregnant and parenting teenagers. While I enjoy working with women of all ages, I do have a special interest in adolescent health. Outside of work, I enjoy numerous activities: running, volleyball, water skiing, hiking, biking, gardening and reading. My most favorite activity is spending time with family and friends.”
