Faculty Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Illinois at Chicago
I attended UIC for my undergraduate degree, and Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health for my DMD and my MPH. I then practiced general dentistry before falling in love with academia and becoming a full-time faculty member at Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health. When my family relocated to Chicago in 2020, I joined the UIC College of Dentistry, and I am thrilled to wear several hats here, including that of Director of Undergraduate Predental Programs. At UIC, I primarily supervise third- and fourth-year dental students in the clinics, but I also work on preclinical courses, clinical research, interprofessional education, and serve on several committees, like the Admissions Committee. I am an avid dental journal reader, self-proclaimed home chef, and my exercise comes in the form of chasing my very active toddler.