Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania Degrees: BA, Psychology
Minors in Biology, Physical Science
Honors Degree in General Education

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Degree: DO

Internship
Rotating Internship - Delaware County Community Hospital/Crozier Chester Medical Center/Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency (1998-2002)
OB/GYN Residency Training - UMDNJ/Cooper Hospital/University Medical Center, Camden, New Jersey

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Memberships and Societies
American Osteopathic
Association American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
American Medical Association

Office Location
3815 Val Vista Drive, Gilbert

Hospital Affiliations
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Banner Ironwood Medical Center

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

Prior to that, I practiced in Philadelphia for one and a half years. I became interested in OB/GYN during medical school due to the ability to play a role in women's health over the course of their lives. It is wonderful to care for women through all phases of her life including adolescence, childbirth and menopause. I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband and two children.

Rutger's University
Degree: BA, Biology and Psychology

University of Medicine and Dentistry, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Degree: MD

Residency and Internship (1998-2002)
Cooper Hospital University Medical Center, New Jersey

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Memberships and Societies
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Office Locations
3815 S Val Vista Drive, Gilbert
22711 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 104, Queen Creek

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English
Spanish

From that moment I knew I wanted to be a physician, taking care of women and participating in the miracle of human life. Being a women's healthcare provider is both an honor and a privilege which I greatly enjoy. Our getting to know each other is an important part of providing your complete obstetrical and gynecological care. My getting to know you goes well beyond learning your health history to truly understanding your feelings and concerns as we discuss very sensitive, personal issues. Your getting to know me will help you feel comfortable sharing your concerns. I want you to be confident in knowing that you will receive personalized care from someone you can trust. I enjoy traveling, dining, and spending time with my three children. I appreciate people from various cultures and backgrounds. I love reading a good mystery novel and I especially love to cook, but I don't really like having to clean up afterward.

Arizona State University
Degree: BS, Marketing

Arizona State University
Degree: BS, Zoology, Minor: Chemistry

Des Moines University/College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery
Degree: DO

Internship
Traditional Osteopathic Rotating Internship: Midwestern University/Arizona Consortium/Mesa General Hospital

Residency (1999-2003)
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Board Certifications
Fellow of the American Board of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Office Locations
3815 S Val Vista Drive, Gilbert

Hospital Affiliations
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Banner Ironwood Medical Center

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

My decision to pursue women's healthcare was made in medical school when I assisted in my first delivery. What an honor to be involved in such a special moment in people's lives! I love caring for women in all phases of their lives. I am an Arizona native. I reside in Gilbert with my husband, Christopher, and our son and daughter. My hobbies include biking, softball, movies, and playtime with our children and our dog.

Case Western Reserve University
Degree: BA, Cum Laude

Residency and Internship (1997-2001)
Aultman Hospital – Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine Affiliated
Canton, Ohio

Licensure
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Board Certified

Office Locations
1501 N Gilbert Rd, Ste 180, Gilbert
22711 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 104, Queen Creek

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Languages Spoken
English

I was born and raised in Cleveland, OH where hospitals and healthcare were influential entities in part due to the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine with its affiliated hospitals. Though our sports teams often let us down, medicine kept Cleveland competitive in the world arena. My mother gets the credit for my choosing obstetrics and gynecology. Prior to her immigration to the U.S., my mother was a midwife attending deliveries in various districts of central England. Her stories about the deliveries she attended, and the joy shared with families she delivered, biased me towards obstetrics. My eldest sister was often hospitalized due to sickle cell anemia. I watched and often followed the physicians who cared for her as they worked to find the “trigger” for her crises. I was impressed by their compassion, intelligence and great skill as they treated my sister and always returned her home safe and “healed”. Becoming a mother at the age of 17 helped me clarify my career aspirations, accept delayed gratification, and stay motivated when rough times challenged my resolve.

Baylor University, Waco, Texas
Degree: BA, Biology

McCall Memorial Academic Scholarship

Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (AZCOM), Glendale, Arizona
Degree: D.O.

Residency and Internship (2001-2005)
University of Tennessee College of Medicine, Chattanooga Unit, Erlanger Medical Center, Baroness Campus, Chattanooga, Tennessee

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Memberships and Societies
American Osteopathic Association
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
Arizona Osteopathic Association
Phoenix OB/GYN Society

Office Locations
485 S Dobson Rd, Suite 200, Chandler

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Special Interests
Prenatal Education
General Obstetrics
Abnormal Pap Management

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

I thought something in orthopedics was bound to be in my future, as I was a competitive gymnast until the age of 16. I realized my calling was to help women with their specialized health concerns while I was in my last year of medical school. Once I witnessed my first c-section delivery, I was hooked on becoming an OB/GYN. Pregnancy is such as special time in a woman’s life. I also enjoy counseling woman on various issues including prenatal care, contraception, managing abnormal pap smears, and performing life improving procedures to manage abnormal uterine bleeding.
I am originally from Colorado, but I grew up in the North Phoenix area, attending Deer Valley High School. I went to Texas for college, but returned to attend Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale, AZ. I am asked almost on a weekly basis, “Where are you from?” This is due to the accent I gained from my 4 year long residency in Tennessee. I find it amusing that I still can’t seem to shake it, several years later.
My husband and I are the proud parents of two wonderful little girls, who each enrich our lives. Most of my free time is spent with my children, but I also enjoy catching up on my favorite recorded TV shows, reading, and I am an avid cross stitcher. I have previously practiced in the Scottsdale area for 3 years, and now, I am thrilled to be part of Valley Women for Women, since joining the team in June 2009.

University of Arizona
Degree: BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology

Residency (2003-2007)
Phoenix Baptist Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
OB/GYN Residency, Canton, Ohio

Licensure
State of Arizona

Board Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken
English

Office Locations
1501 N Gilbert Rd Ste 180, Gilbert

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

I went onto the University of Arizona (go Cats!) where I received a Bachelors of Science in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Through my volunteer and work experiences I found that in addition to my attraction to the science of medicine, the interpersonal relationship between a physician and patient was also a winning combination. I went to medical school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Glendale. I was fascinated by obstetrics in the first lecture of my second year. I recognized what an honor and privilege it truly would be to bring life into this world. I took a short side-track into family practice residency for one year at Phoenix Baptist Hospital and decided to change my specialty to ob-gyn. I then went off to Canton, OH for ob-gyn residency. The cold, dark winters brought me back home to sunny Arizona. I have been practicing in the Gilbert area for the last two years and am new to Valley Women for Women. I enjoy practicing full spectrum ob-gyn and especially love to see a woman through pregnancy, delivery, and then long term gyn care.

I am a native of Arizona. My husband, daughter, and I live in Gilbert. When time allows I love hiking, swimming, reading, and spending as much time as possible with family and friends

University of Southern California
Degree: BA, December 1997

Residency (2007-2011)
Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Phoenix, Arizona

Licensure
State of Arizona

Board Certifications
Board Eligible: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken
English, Medical Spanish

Office Locations
22711 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 104, Queen Creek

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

For me, there was no magical moment, I simply knew I wanted to be part of medicine and helping others. Caring for women is particularly important to me - they are the heart and hearth of every family, and, taking care of them so they may in turn take care of their families, is not only an honor, but a privilege.

I attended college at University of Southern California (go Trojans!), and then attended medical school at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Luckily, I made my way back to the southwest and completed my residency, here in Phoenix, at Phoenix Integrated Residency in OBGYN (PIROG). I then subsequently joined Valley Women for Women.

Whether delivering babies or healing pain, I am thrilled to be a part of patient's lives. Through individualized care and attention to detail, my goal is to empower women to make the best healthcare choices for themselves, and I am thankful to be given this chance every day.

Clark University
Degree: BA, Biology, 1979

Internship and Residency (1985-1989)
Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
Case Western Reserve University

Licensure
State of Arizona

Board Certifications
Board Certified: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken
English

Office Locations
22711 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 104, Queen Creek

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Areas of Special Interest
Infertility, Menopausal Issues including the use of Bioidentical hormones

from before birth into the "golden years". I am excited to be in Arizona after a productive career in Rhode Island which spanned from 1993 to 2011. My professional interests include obstetrical and gynecological care with special emphasis in the perimenopausal and menopausal years. I also have a special interest in pediatric and adolescent gynecology. I enjoy working with women to find the right hormonal balance with both traditional and bioidentical hormones.

My surgical skills include vaginal and laparoscopic surgical techniques that promote the rapid return to normal activities. I also am skilled in the latest in-office surgical offerings including Essure permanent sterilization and cryo uterine ablations. I also offer laser surgery for treatment of certain gynecological conditions.

I have previously served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University where I taught residents. I have also participated in Medical Missions to Honduras as part of Brown University's Global Health Initiative. I am very proud of the clinic I helped to start in Providence, Rhode Island and am always thrilled to see some of those patients here in Arizona!

I am the parent of two college-aged students and care for my 90+ year old live-in mother. I love to travel, especially in the Southwest. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, boating, and reading (preferably with a glass of pinot noir).

Montana State University
Degree: BA Cell Biology and Neuroscience

Residency (2007-2011)
Phoenix Integrated Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (2008-2012), Phoenix, Arizona

Licensure
State of Arizona

Board Certifications
Board Eligible: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken
English

Office Locations
1501 N Gilbert Rd Ste 180, Gilbert
3815 S Val Vista Drive, Gilbert
22711 S Ellsworth Rd Ste 104, Queen Creek

Hospital Affiliations
Banner Ironwood Medical Center
Chandler Regional Hospital
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Until one night when I delivered a baby, that changed everything. I don't think I stopped smiling the rest of the day. I loved it, I knew it, I had found my place. Caring for women in all aspects of their life: from adolescence through menopause is challenging, exciting and immensely rewarding. I am priveleged to be a part of my patients lives during some of the most important events of their lifetimes.

I was raised in Montana and went to medical school in Nebraska. Residency brought me to the Valley and along with my husband and my son we have decided to stay. I am thrilled to join Valley Women for Women and to be a part of a wonderful group of providers serving the East Valley. In my free time I enjoy college football, skiing, hiking and rafting the rivers of Montana when I get a chance!

Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing - Cleveland, Ohio
Degree: Master of Science in Nursing

Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing CNEP - Hyden, Kentucky
Degree: Nurse-Midwifery

Teaching Participant

• 2004- current: Phoenix Firefighter Paramedics, Obstetrics/Gynecology
• 1987, 2003: Glendale Community College, Obstetrics Review for Glendale Firefighter Paramedics

Professional Organizations

• American College of Nurse-Midwives 1998- current
• ACNM Chapter Chair 2006-current

Honors and Activities

• Amigos de Salud: Surgical mission, Nicaragua: 2003
• Yakima County Substance Abuse Coalition, Mentor: 1996-2000
• American Association of University Women, Senior Award: 1990
• Dean's Honor List, Magna Cum Laude, University of Arizona: 1987-1990
• Spanish Club Officer, University of Arizona: 1988-1989
• Field Nurse, Marine Biology, University of Arizona, Baja: 1987

Hospital Affiliations

• Chandler Regional Hospital
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Speical Interests

Traveled to Israel, Egypt, Jordan, Austria, Germany, Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, England, Norway, Canada, Cyprus, Greece, Italy, France and several U.S. states including Hawaii and Alaska

Languages Spoken

• English
• Spanish
  

She graduated from Eastern Arizona College in 1977 with an associate's degree in Nursing and the University of Arizona with a bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences in 1990. She received a master's degree in Nursing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio in 1998, and graduated from the Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing in Hyden, Kentucky in 1998.

Janice's mother states that at the age of four, Janice was drawing pictures of doctors, nurses, pregnant women and babies! She was blessed with knowing her life's calling at a young age.

Presently, she has had the honor of delivering over 1060 babies. She has assisted physicians with over 400 cesarean births. Helping mothers and their families through the childbearing process is one of her greatest accomplishments. She delivers babies at Chandler Regional Medical Center and Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, and has continuous back-up as needed of the physicians of Valley Women for Women.

As a CNM, Janice also helps women of all ages through their gynecological health within the clinical setting. She is skilled in women's care including; yearly exams, family planning, contraception, STD identification and treatment, and menopausal care.

Before becoming a CNM, Janice was a RN in labor and delivery, newborn and pediatric intensive care and the emergency departments for 23 years.

Janice is an Arizona native and has also lived in Washington State. She has two adult children and seven granddaughters. She has traveled to Jordon, Egypt, Israel, Greece, Cyprus, Germany, Austria, England, France, Italy, Venice, Norway, Mexico, Nicaragua and several US states including Alaska and Hawaii. She is bilingual speaking Spanish.

"I am thrilled to become a new member of the Valley Women for Women team. I believe that nurse-midwifery services will be a positive and empowering compliment to excellent maternity care for the women and their families we serve."

Janice Bovee

University of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Degree: Pg Dip PD (Professional Development)

University of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
Degree: Registered Midwife

East Dyfed School of Nursing, Llanelli General Hospital, Wales, UK
Degree: Registered Nurse

Professional Organizations

• Royal College Of Nursing Board Member (2000 - 2006)
• American College of Nurse Midwifery – student representative committee.

Honors and Activities

• Gulf War Medal - 1991

Hospital Affiliations

• Chandler Regional Hospital
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Speical Interests

Traveled to Israel, Egypt, Mexico, France, England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Germany, Cyprus, Greece, France, Caribbean and several U.S. States.

Languages Spoken

• English
  

I have a nursing and midwifery career that reaches back the late Eighties. In 1988 I began my military career in the British Army joining the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps and serving for 9 years. During this time I was decorated with the Gulf War Medal. The birth of my first son was to see the end of my military career and the start of my career in Midwifery. I have assisted thousands of women and their families in making health care choices, my passion being women's healthcare and advocacy. I am skilled in ante partum, intra partum and post partum care, women's care including; yearly examinations, family planning, contraception, STD identification and treatment, and menopausal care. It is my belief that during pregnancy and childbirth women can feel vulnerable advocacy at this time is essential.

I am a Certified Nurse-Midwife (CNM) and an OB-Gyn Nurse-Practitioner specialist as a Nurse-Midwife. I graduated from Llanelli School of Nursing (Wales, UK) in 1988 as a Registered Nurse. In 1998 I undertook further training to qualify as a Registered Nurse Midwife. In 2006 I relocated to Arizona with my husband and three boys and attended Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing graduating in 2010 as a Certified Nurse-Midwife/Master of Science in Nursing.

I enjoy family life with my husband Jeremy and their three young boys.

"Women should be empowered to make well-informed decisions about their own healthcare, making the best possible choices for their personal journeys I believe this best achieved by a collaborative approach with the medical expertise of our obstetrician/gynecologist physicians blended with the holistic health focus of our certified nurse midwives"

Northern Illinois University
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Waubonsee Community College
Degree: Associate of Science, Nursing

Professional Organizations

• American College of Nurse Midwives
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
• Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
• American Nurses Association

Hospital Affiliations

• Chandler Regional Hospital
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Speical Interests

Early Mother-Infant Skin-to-Skin Contact

Languages Spoken

• English
  

My goals are to empower and educate women and their families in their healthcare and childbearing experiences. I believe that a healthy pregnancy, a powerful birth experience and the early initiation of bonding and breastfeeding can contribute to strong and loving family ties. My professional experience includes four years as Labor & Delivery nurse. I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing at Northern Illinois University. I am a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago Nurse-Midwifery program. My family and I relocated to Phoenix from Illinois in 2009. I have been married for 14 years. I am the proud mother of four children, three daughters and a son. In my spare time, I enjoy hiking, spending time with my family, reading and traveling.

University of Phoenix
Degree: Masters of Science in Nursing

Planned Parenthood of Minnesota/South Dakota
Certification: Women's Health Care Nurse Practitioner Certification (WHCNP)

Coe College
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Nursing

Professional Organizations

• American College of Nurse Midwives
• Certified Nurse Midwife in AZ, VA, DC, MD, and WA
• La Leche League Leader
• Birthworks childbirth educator
• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing, 1998-2007

Hospital Affiliations

• Chandler Regional Hospital
• Mercy Gilbert Medical Center

Languages Spoken

• English
  

I worked as a women's health nurse practitioner for several years. Along the way, I met several midwives who inspired me to seek out midwifery care for the births of my two daughters. Birth is a time of great transformation and I've always been humbled and amazed by the strength of women. I feel very privileged to be able to participate and guide families on this journey through parenthood. In my free time, I enjoy distance running. I ran in the Boston Marathon in 2011, and I am currently training for a fall marathon.

Philadelphia University, Philadelphia, PA
Post-MSN in Midwifery

Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Nursing

University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Degree: Master of Science, Nursing

Registered Nurse
Arizona, Illinois, and Indiana

Certified Nurse Midwife
Certification

Nurse Practitioner
Certification

Memberships, Societies and Certifications
CNM
WHNP-BC
Colposcopy
BLS
ACLS
NRP

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

I have deep experience as a Charge nurse within Labor and Delivery departments both here in the Valley and also in Illinois. From those experiences, I knew I wanted to further my ability to help women through the childbirth process. Having recently received my certification as a Certified Nurse Midwife, I greatly enjoy serving needs of patients with prenatal and postpartum care, routine gyn, annual exams, diagnostic procedures, and colposcopy. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my son, husband, and dogs - a poodle and a pug. I also have an interest in photography, working out, and hiking. I am an Arizona native and I love all that this wonderful state has to offer!

Austin Community College, Austin, Texas
Degree or Certification: Surgical Technology: Certification

Delgado Community College, New Orleans, Louisiana
Degree: Associate of Science: Nursing

University of Texas @ Arlington
Degree: Bachelor of Science: Nursing

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Degree or Certification: Women's Healthcare

Nurse Practitioner
Certification

Drexel University: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Degree: Master of Science: Nursing

Preceptorship
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Obstetrics and Gynecology of Lewisville: Dr. Allen: Preceptor

Memberships and Societies
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
NPWH - National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

I have a love for many people and cultures because of my diverse educational experiences. My love of caring for women developed while working as a surgical technologist in labor and delivery. Being a part of the miracle of birth was a great experience and I knew I had found my niche. Being caring and compassionate is one of my goals as I serve the community as a women's healthcare nurse practitioner. I reside in Gilbert with my husband, Stuart. I have six children and nine grandchildren. My children and grandchildren are the light of my life and take up most of my extra time. I enjoy camping, biking, swimming, jogging, and doing sprint triathlons.

Washtenaw Community College
Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Patient Care Technician Certification

Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Science Degrees in Child Development and Biology

Central Michical University
Master of Science Physician Assistant

Preceptorship
Hurley Medical Center, Flint, MI

Memberships and Societies
American Academy of Physician Assistants

Licensure/Certification
State of Arizona
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Languages Spoken
English

While doing college prep courses in high school, I learned of the Physician Assistant role and was very intrigued. This would give me the autonomy and challenge I was looking for, along with the freedom and flexibility to one day raise my own family. I attended Central Michigan University (Go Chips!) for my Bachelors and Masters degrees. The Masters program included 15 months of didactic and 12 months of clinical rotations. Initially going into this program, my ambition was towards pediatrics, but after the women’s health courses and my rotation within an excellent OB/GYN practice, I believed that I had found my niche. My career goal is to provide the best compassionate care for my patients and their families as possible. I enjoy traveling, working out, and playing soccer in a recreational league. Most of my travel is now spent returning to Michigan where the rest of my family still resides. I have a niece and two nephews whom I enjoy spoiling.

Northern Arizona University
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Arizona State University
Degree: Master’s Degree in Nursing/ Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner

Professional Affiliations
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AHWONN)

Certification
RN Certification, 2007
NP Certification, 2008

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

Our town had a volunteer ambulance corps, and I joined their youth program when I was 11 years old. There I received my very first medical training, receiving certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Water Rescue. This experience helped me to realize my love of caring for others.

My family moved to Tempe when I was in high school. I attended Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and received my Bachelor's Degree in Nursing in 1997. Maternal/Child nursing has been my passion for the past ten years, as I have specialized in Nursery Intensive Care and Labor and Delivery at Scottsdale Healthcare Osborn. I feel that caring for women and their family members during the amazing moment of childbirth is truly a gift. For the past five years, I have also been a Nursing Supervisor in the Family Birthing Suites at Osborn. Although I have enjoyed my job immensely, I always had a vision of furthering my education and focusing more on preventative medicine in a primary care setting for women. I attended Arizona State University and received my Master's Degree in Nursing with a specialty in Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner studies in May 2008. I am excited to be at Valley Women For Women to provide exceptional healthcare to women throughout their lifespan and to promote health and well being.

My husband and I have lived in Gilbert for seven years. We have two daughters, ages 2 and 4. It has been rewarding watching them learn and grow. I also enjoy hiking, camping, traveling, and reading.

Washington State University
Certified Nursing Assistant

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Degree: BA, Biology

Licensure/Certification
State of Arizona
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
BLS Certified

Volunteer Activities
Health Fairs at Golden Gate Community Center
P.F. Chang's Race for the Cure
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

Languages Spoken
English

I then worked several years in a family birthing center as a surgical technician and as a nursing assistant, taking care of postpartum moms and their babies. Through this experience, I developed my love for women's health. My husband and I then moved to Arizona and I obtained my master's in Physician Assistant Studies from A.T. Still University. I enjoy all aspects of women's health from prenatal visits to well women exams. I have a special interest in educating patients and focusing on preventative care. I strive to be a compassionate and caring provider for women of all ages. I enjoy scrapbooking, decorating my home, and visiting our families back home in Washington.

California State University, Bakersfield
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Samuel Merritt University
Degree: Master’s Degree in Nursing/ Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner

Certification
RN Certification, 1989-current
NP Certification, 1996-current

Licensure
State of Arizona

Languages Spoken
English

I knew from that day, that my calling was in the art of nursing and I have been practicing in women's health since becoming a nurse in 1986. I have been actively involved in community and nursing education, research and continue to support nursing education teaching through the University of Phoenix in the College of Nursing. I am a California native and recently relocated to Gilbert in 2008, where I now reside with my husband Paul. We have three wonderful children and they are indeed the joy of our lives. My hobbies are music, playing the piano, NASCAR and Porsche, swimming and everything Titanic; the ship, not the movie. I love watching my son play football and daughter play volleyball and yes, I am one of those mothers yelling from the stands. I am very privileged to be working with such a wonderful group of talented women here at Valley Women for Women and look forward to caring for and serving the women of this community.

Intermountain Planned Parenthood Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner Program, Billings, MT
Degree or Certification: Articulated with University of Wyoming

Scottsdale Community College
Degree: Associate of Applied Science in Nursing

Preceptorship
Baker & Erickson OB/GYN, Idaho Falls, ID

Licensure
State of Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Certification, 1997 - Current
Board Certified, National Certification Corporation, 1996 - Current
Registered Nurse, 1989 - Current

Memberships and Societies
AWHONN; Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses

Languages Spoken
English

Several years later I accepted an offer from a physician to go back to school to become a nurse practitioner. After 16 years I have never looked back and enjoy working with women of all ages to jointly help them address and resolve the female health challenges they encounter as they journey thru the stages of their life.

I am a native Arizonan, growing up in the Valley. I enjoy traveling with my husband, or spending time with our seven children and beautiful grandchildren. I also like to cook, read, go for walks and just about any activity that involves being outside in the sunshine.

I am very excited to be part of the team at Valley Women for Women and look forward to establishing a close partnership with the patients whom I will serve.

Central Arizona College, Casa Grande, AZ
Degree or Certification: Associate Degree in Nursing

Mesa Community College
Degree: Licensed Practical Nursing

Instructional
Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students at University of Phoenix, Arizona State University, and University of Cincinnati

Licensure/Certification
State of Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Certification, 1994 - Current
Board Certified, National Certification Corporation, 1996 - Current
Registered Nurse, 1994 - Current

Memberships and Societies
AWHONN; Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses Arizona Family Planning Council National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health

Honors/Awards
Arizona State University Preceptor of The Year 2008

Languages Spoken
English

Riding horseback and swimming in mountain creeks are part of my earliest memories. My love of the outdoors continues and has expanded to include golfing, hiking and sking. I also love to travel and am an avid reader. My life has been blessed with four wonderful sons who have presented me with seven beautiful grandchildren. From an early age I wanted to be a nurse. There were always animals around my house that needed to be cared for. Comforting and mending came as second nature. I entered nursing school at age eighteen and was working as a nurse within a year. I have always loved women's health working as a labor and delivery RN for many years prior to returning to school to become a Nurse Practitioner in 1993. My passion is caring for women throughout their life span, including teen issues, pregnancy, contraception and hormonal questions in relation to menopause.

Grand View University, Des Moines, IA
Degree or Certification: Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1999

Licensure/Certification
State of Arizona
Nurse Practitioner, Certification, 2003 - Current
Board Certified, National Certification Corporation, 2004 - Current
Registered Nurse, 2003 - Current

Memberships and Societies
Arizona Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Languages Spoken
English

I moved to Phoenix right after I graduated college in 1999. I worked at Banner Good Samaritan in labor and delivery with high-risk antepartum patients. I wanted to take care of patients long-term and decided to become a nurse practitioner. I enjoy taking care of women across the life span.

My daughter is currently attending the University of Kansas and studying architectural engineering. I spend the majority of my time training for long distance triathlons. I will never be a top finisher, but do it for the challenge. I also enjoy tackling home improvement projects and attempting to grow vegetables in the Arizona heat. I love living in Arizona and enjoying all it has to offer.