Residency – North Carolina State University

Mentors – Drs. Brian Gilger, Tammy Miller, and Mike Davidson

Current Employment – North Carolina State University

I completed my residency at North Carolina State University in 2007, under the mentorship of Drs. Brian Gilger, Tammy Miller, and Mike Davidson, all of whom I wish to sincerely thank for their contributions to my education.  In fact, the three-year experience was so positive that I decided to resist the urge to return to the Pacific Northwest and instead accepted a tenure-track faculty position at NC State.  I also wish to thank my resident-mate Brady Beale for her endless guidance, support, and friendship – you are tremendous!  Additionally, Richard McMullen, Damian Launer, Phyliss Taylor, and Beth Salmon all played pivotal roles in my training for which I am sincerely grateful.  A big thank-you to Anne Cook as well – the journey is just beginning!  And to Bill Yakely, simply put, I wouldn’t be here without your inspiration.  I'd also like to thank Dr. Barrett Gift. I want to thank my dogs Meg and Lily for keeping me going, and for constantly making me laugh along the way.  Finally, thank you to the rest of my friends and family for continuing to prove, on a daily basis, how fortunate I am to have each of you in my life.