I am from Puyallup, WA in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I graduated from Concordia University in Portland, OR with a B.A. in Biology. The PA profession sparked my interest after a conversation with my high school math teacher. My interactions with PAs in the following years solidified my decision to pursue this career.  I admire the PA profession in its ability to provide personal and collaborative care. I want to be part of a medical team that welcomes effective communication and connection between patients and professionals. WLU PA Program offers great opportunities to grow as a medical professional with small class sizes and connections to the surrounding community. I am excited to see where this career takes me!