INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND

• Graduated from University of Minnesota with a Medical Laboratory Sciences degree in 2014.
• Since graduation, I have worked in the Central Clinical Microbiology Laboratory for Allina Health.

BACKGROUND

• I have led the student teaching program in clinical microbiology for 4 years and have been the lead parasitologist for the health system for 3 years.
• When not learning about or staring at bacteria, fungi, and parasites, I enjoy traveling and yoga.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

• Lead of student teaching program: to work in a clinical lab, one needs to have internships so that they can be board certified, like other medical professionals. I lead the largest clinical microbiology internship in the state of Minnesota, where we take 6 students at a time 9 months out of the year, and teach them the fundamental skills and knowledge to work in a clinical laboratory.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

• Lead parasitologist: main duties include training new employees in parasitology testing methods and identification, maintaining employee yearly competencies, and being a resource for all things human parasites for the health system.

LEADERSHIP ROLES

• Through these leadership experiences, and a few more, I have found a real passion for teaching clinical microbiology at all levels and the importance of lifelong learning within my profession.

PROFESSIONAL GOALS

• Teach Clinical Microbiology for an accredited Medical Laboratory Sciences program or
• Manager of a Clinical Microbiology Laboratory
• OR both!

AVAILABILITY

• Any time after 5 pm, Monday - Friday