I’m a Family Nurse Practitioner by licensure, with clinical expertise and a Post-Master’s in emergency medicine. I’m a member of Team Rubicon, an NGO that provides both domestic disaster relief & international medical/humanitarian aid. I also serve as a medical provider for several sporting events, including Texas IRONMAN, Houston Rodeo, and Wings Over Houston. Additionally, I’ve volunteered as a mentor with the Big Brother Big Sister program, as a catechist and youth leader in the Catholic Church, and am an honorary lifetime member of the American Legion
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