Education: 
M.S. PA Studies Finch University of Health Sciences/ Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL; June, 2001. 
B.S. The Health Associate Program Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD; May, 1978. 
B.A. Communication, highest honors, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI; May, 1973. 
Certified Childbirth Educator, Informed Birth and Parenting, Ann Arbor, MI; October, 1990. 
  
Clinical Appointments: 
Physician Assistant, inpatient medical and psychiatric admissions, St. Elizabeths Hospital, Chicago, IL; 2000 the present. 
Physician Assistant, primary care and childbirth services at home, Womens Health Ltd. and Chicago Community Midwives, 1988-1994. 
Chief Physician Assistant, prison health for men and women, Cermak Health Services, 
Cook County Jail, 1981-1986. 
Physician Assistant, family practice, South Lawndale Community Health Center, on rotation concurrent with prison health service. 
  
Academic Appointments: 
Assistant Professor, PA Program, Rosalind Franklin University, 1999 to present.
Major course: HPAS 515 The Psychosocial Aspects of Patient Care 
Curriculum Coordinator, PA Program, Malcolm X College/Cook County Hospital, 1998-1999 
  
Professional Affiliations: 
· Fellow, American Academy of Physician Assistants, 1979 to present. 
· Fellow, Illinois Academy of Physician Assistants, 1982 to present. 
· Fellow, American Academy of Psychiatric Physician Assistants, 2000 to present. 
· Member, American Academy of Physician Assistant Programs, 1999 to present. 
  
Community: 
Mother of six fine sons. 
Frank Lloyd Wright homeowner and foundation member, Oak Park, IL 
Minister of Care, St. Edmund Church, West Suburban Hospital