Education:

• BS in Biology at DePaul University, Chicago, Il.
• DDS at the University of Illinois College of Dentistry, Chicago Medical Center
• Pride Institute Alumni - Dental Practice Management

Awards:

• Certificate of Achievement from the Pride Management Program, 2005
• The American Society for Clinical Research, LUMINEERS Smile Design Workshop

Memberships:

• ADA
• ISDA (Il. State Dental Association)
• AAWD (American Association of Women Dentists)
• CDS (Chicago Dental Society)
• NAWBO (National Association of Women Business Owners)
• Crest Pro-Health Advisory Board Member

Practice:

In Chicago since 1986, she purchased her downtown practice within 11 months of graduating and has been in the same spot ever since.  It is across from Chicago’s famed new Millennium Park and the beautiful Lakefront.

What she enjoys about the practice of dentistry:

• The thrill of new challenges daily
• The tasks of healing mouths and rebuilding teeth
• Getting to know new people

Native of:

• Chicago

Non-Work Activities:

• Personal fitness training, yoga
• reading, golf
• travel
• Equestrian-Hunter Jumper Riding

Community Involvement:

• Community outreach health and wellbeing -- clinics and fairs
• Board of Trustees -- St. Bernard Hospital
• Board of Directors -- Link Unlimited (a scholarship and mentoring organization)
• Participating dentist with "Smiles for Success"
• Local Political Committees
• Weekly volunteer at Larabida Children’s Rehab Hospital
• Dental Student Mentor