I am a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider in academic hospital and have been working with pediatric patients who have acute and chronic medical needs for over 30 years. Most of that time has been in the advanced field of acute care and emergency practice. I am currently working in the Emergency Department at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. A graduate of University of Southern California (USC), I earned my BSN and MSN from University California of Los Angeles (UCLA), where I received advanced practice credentials. I also hold a Master of Public Health from Loma Linda University (LLU).  I am a former professional member of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Emergency Nursing Association, and American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners. I am devoted to the education, research, and clinical practice of mental health in acute care settings. I utilize current evidence-based approaches and committed to provide care with love and compassion.