Our Fellows

I grew up in rural Minnesota and from a young age knew I wanted to pursue a career in science. During my undergraduate experience at Concordia College, a small liberal arts school, I came to appreciate the subtleties of integrating the art of medicine with my love of science and broadened my perspective by spending time abroad to see how medicine is practiced in low-and middle-income countries. I completed my medical degree in Chicago and subsequently moved to Atlanta, where I completed a pediatric residency at Emory University. During this time, my interest in infectious diseases was piqued by observing the unique integration of public health and infectious disease within the populations I cared for in Chicago, Atlanta, rural South America, and sub-Saharan Africa. I was chosen as a member of the global health track at Emory and in this capacity, have had the opportunity to further integrate my interests in global health and infectious diseases. I am particularly interested in global infectious diseases, their immunologic correlates, and how their intersection may lead to targeted interventions. I have really appreciated the strong mentorship I have found at Emory, the many opportunities for research, and a strong clinical foundation. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and my Italian greyhound, hiking, reading, and traveling. I am so excited to be continuing my training at Emory as I continue on my journey to become a pediatric infectious diseases clinician scientist.

I grew up in Michigan and studied biochemistry and molecular biology at Albion College. I moved to Ohio to pursue my MD/PhD at the University of Cincinnati. I completed my PhD in Immunology, using mouse models to study the effects of malnutrition on rotavirus vaccination and the effects of intestinal IgA on Salmonella infections. I stayed in Cincinnati for my pediatric residency at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. I am thrilled to continue my training as a pediatric infectious disease fellow at Emory. It has been my dream to move to Atlanta to study global health, vaccinations, and tropical infections. Outside of work, I enjoy reading, exploring foodie restaurants, and spending time outdoors with my husband and toddler.

I originally grew up in Texas and have always loved children. Once I started medical school at Texas A&M Health Science Center, I knew I wanted to become a Pediatrician. After receiving my Master’s in Global Medicine at the University of Southern California and learning about all the interesting infections in the developing world, I became fascinated by all the opportunities a specialty in Infectious Disease provides. This was only solidified while working in the Pediatric HIV clinic during residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, where I discovered my affinity for treating infections in immunocompromised patients and building lasting relationships with families. After spending a year as an Oncology hospitalist at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX, I have now started fellowship at Emory. In conjunction with the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, I hope to focus my research in treatment and prevention of infectious diseases that affect the immunocompromised host. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and miniature aussiedoodle, yoga, traveling, and hiking! I am looking forward to this next phase of my career and enjoying the Southeast!