It's never boring! The fields of Diabetes Education and Nutrition are constantly evolving. There is always a new medication or new technology to learn. It can be overwhelming for both patients and the clinical staff. But, my job is to help navigate the changing tide to better health. I do not have a One-Size-Fits-All approach. I believe healthcare should be individualized. Insurance is the bane of my existence. I strive to optimize care by utilizing any and all resources.
I am originally from Mellen, Wisconsin. I started school there. I moved to Ironwood as a teenager and graduated from Luther L. Wright. I continued on to college. I became a Registered Dietitian in 2000. I have had several jobs over the past 2 decades. I still love what I do!
Experience
Diabetes Educator/Dietitian @ Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua 2014-2022; Manager of Nutrition Services and Health Education @ Aspirus Ironwood (previously Grand View) 2010-2013 and present (Clinical Dietitian PRN); Research Associate/Wellness Coordinator @ Indiana University/CSX 2009-2010; Clinical Support Consultant @ Practice Therapeutics for Novo Nordisk 2007-2008; Clinical Dietitian @ Charlotte Regional Medical Center 2005-2007; Diabetes Dietitian @ Samaritan North Health Center 2004-2005; Clinical Dietitian at Howard Young Medical Center 2000-2003
Education
Gogebic Community College 1994-1996; University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 1996-1998; University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 2008-2009
