Why do you think engaging in the AAMC Virtual Community is important?
Provides a platform to encourage intentional collaboration and professional development.
Do you have a professional skill or area of expertise that might be of particular interest to your peers in this community? Are you the “go-to” person at your institution for advice or expertise in a particular subject?
Wellness, professional identity formation, self-reflection, medical students as parents, medical student governance.
What should people in the virtual community contact you about?
I am happy to talk wellness and PIF for medical students across all stages of training!
What was the best book you most recently read (or TV show/movie) that you watched?
I'm a self-help book junkie so that list is too long. I surprisingly enjoyed the movie "Flamin' Hot" recently!
What’s the best piece of professional advice you have ever received?
The best of professional advice I have received seems simple but it resonates - sometimes you need someone to believe in you before you can believe in yourself.
Did you have an unusual path to your current career? Tell us about it.
I went to school for communications and public relations. I fell into student affairs and quickly realized how fulfilling the work is. The work has given me the privilege to engage with students in their highest highs and lowest lows. This wide exposure to a students' emotional landscape strengthens the connection and impact I can make.
Thinking about all conferences, workshops, webinars you have attended in the last few years, was there a speaker or session topic that stands out as your favorite? Who?
I really enjoyed Angela Duckworth's plenary on Grit a few years back at LSL. There's of course also Brene Brown's virtual plenary!
How do you prefer to start your day?
Exercise and meditation.
How do you prefer to end your day?
...with a long hug from my son.
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