Our Team

There is something so human about being with someone when they’re not having their best day. I want to be their partner in helping them make the absolute best out of their life or situation.

Joining the Walker Methodist team in 2019, I bring past experience in speech language pathology, outpatient services management, and process improvement. I’ve helped develop and standardize the rehab processes between the Health Center and Westwood Ridge II, Walker Methodist’s two transitional care campuses. Passionate about utilizing rehab, especially speech therapy, I strive to improve residents’ quality of life.

On a day-to-day basis, I oversee the daily clinical, financial, and regulatory activities for the Health Center’s rehab department. As a therapist, my philosophy is motivated by providing others the tools they need to fix problems themselves in the future. I also enjoy developing and empowering my team of 30 professional physical, occupational, and speech therapists, helping them step outside their comfort zones, continually learn, and approach their work creatively. I love to think about why and how things are done, and I believe evolving and growing helps people, teams, and organizations thrive. Known as a “yes” person who thinks outside of the box, especially during challenging or difficult situations, I’m proud to work on a strong, balanced leadership team.

In my free time, I love spending time with my family. My husband, Kevin, has been part of the National Guard for more than 25 years, and we have two daughters. We enjoy supporting the arts and small businesses, and our daughters are in swim, dance, and kung fu lessons. We also love to travel anywhere with good food.

I earned my bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota – Morris, as well as master’s degrees in communication disorders from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and healthcare administration from the University of St. Thomas. I am a certified brain injury and dementia specialist.

What started as a temporary position at Walker Methodist Health Center has turned into a job that allows me to be part of something bigger than myself. Since I joined the team in 2021, I love knowing what I do makes lives better and supports people as they reach goals.

My daily responsibilities vary, but most of my time is spent advocating for residents, communicating with families, and brainstorming creative solutions. I love working with our amazing social services team. With almost a decade of experience in healthcare, I am known for collaborating with others to create fresh, focused solutions to tricky problems. I’m passionate about understanding what people are trying to say and helping them communicate that meaning to others. Whether I’m coordinating with business offices, improving processes and formalizing roles, or increasing the accessibility of social workers, I believe in pursuing goals and dreams fearlessly. In my role, I get to focus on serving residents and team members the best way possible, even if it means trying something new.

When I’m not at work, you can find me being creative (most recently, embroidery and watercolor) and spending time in nature (walking, hiking, and running). I also know how to run the mechanics of a bowling alley and was voted “most likely to host a talk show” twice.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in social work from the University of St. Thomas. I earned my Master’s degree in social work from Augsburg University, where I also received a human services management certificate.

Passionate about integrative health, my passion is to help others become and stay well. I do my best to prioritize the health and wellbeing of those I work with and serve. I joined the team at the Health Center in 2021, bringing more than two decades of experience.

My responsibilities include overseeing the health and nursing services at the Health Center. This can involve many things, and no two days are the same. I’m known for strengthening and motivating those on my team. I love coming to work and learning something new each day.

In my free time, I enjoy listening to live music with my husband. We love cooking, playing games, attending sporting events, and more with our two adult children and their spouses. We have two German Shepherd mixes, Murphy and Molly. I teach a graduate class at the University of Minnesota’s Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing. I’ve also consulted and taught at the Veteran Affairs Whole Health Program.

I completed the nursing mobility program and received my AND from St. Catherine’s University. I also earned my Bachelor’s degree in nursing. In 2012, I earned a Doctorate degree in nursing practice, specializing in integrative health, from the University of Minnesota.

Bio coming soon.

Being a clinical liaison goes beyond assisting with admissions; it’s about truly listening to people, which brightens people’s day.

I’ve served older adults since 2004, and I bring experience as a patient transitional liaison and admissions coordinator. Those I work most closely with, including social workers, patients, and discharge planners, know that I find timely solutions and strive to make everyone’s life easier.

At the end of the day, I want everyone I’ve worked with to be satisfied. I hope people remember me as a helpful, reliable person who can fix problems.

I have a licensed practical nursing degree from Chippewa Valley Technical College. In my free time, I enjoy remodeling my home. I also love spending time with my five children (Kiah, Brooklynn, Jayce, Jacobi, and Janiyah) and my siblings. I also volunteer at parent meetings at my children’s school and daycare center.