I started as a BSW then ADN, bridge to masters and the EDD. I have been a University of Texas at El Paso School of Nursing faculty member for fifteen years in both the RN to BSN and traditional programs. Before starting at UTEP, I worked med-surge and cardiac drug research for several years. I then moved into Quality Management and bariatric surgery. My areas of interest include chronic illnesses, mindfulness and stress, renal, and currently COVID-19.

I am board-certified Holistic Nurse, Nurse Educator, and a Plane Tree Fellow. I was inducted into the Global Academy of Holistic Nursing this summer. I am also certified as a Mindfulness Life Coach, Meditation Guide, Reiki Master, Yoga Instructor, and Certified in Capacitar.