Child Life Specialist

Bachelors and Masters from Illinois State University in Human Development and Family Science, Child Life Sequence

Clinical Practicums at Children’s Hospital of Illinois Peoria IL, Carle Foundation Hospital Champaign IL, Almost Home Kids Peoria IL, and Cape Town South Africa

CS Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor Michigan (600 Hours Accredited Internship Site)

CS Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor Michigan (600 Hours Accredited Internship Site)

ACLP (Association of Child Life Professionals)

walks, reading, sporting events, traveling

FUN FACT:

I am one of three left-handed people in my family of 6.

About my family:

Born and raised in Carthage, currently engaged to be married in September. 

Pediatrics, nonpharmacological pain management, family-centered care, trauma-informed care, developmentally appropriate interventions

I have had a passion for child life since I was 16 years old and knew it was something I wanted to bring to the area. I think child life is an essential part of the healthcare team, and I am ready to bring to the profession to the people we serve at Memorial. I have had various clinical experiences that have prepared me for the unique situations and patients I will be serving. I enjoy working with children of any age and building a trusting professional relationship that will provide the support needed for any appointment or hospitalization.