I grew up in Nashville, Tennessee. I have a master’s degree in audiology from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a doctorate degree in audiology (Au.D.) from Salus University.

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The early years of my career were in large university and hospital settings. I spent eight years at The Bill Wilkerson Hearing and Speech Center and Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. As a young audiologist, I received guidance from some of the best audiologists and otologists in the world. It was a stimulating environment with exposure to a wide range of patients with various communication and health issues.

I grew up locally in Los Altos. My father and grandfather were both ear, nose, and throat physicians. I earned a BS in psychology at UC Santa Barbara and went to graduate school in education and rehabilitation at UC Berkeley. After a brief career as a teacher, I went back to SF State University for my MS in audiology-communication disorders. Later, I earned a doctorate in audiology from Salus University.

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I began my career educating deaf children and loved it so much that I continued my education in audiology. I spent my early years at Stanford University Medical Center and the VA Hospital. This gave me invaluable experience in dealing with the medical aspects of audiology. I became an early partner in Pacific Hearing Service because I wanted to allow the time needed to provide the best care possible for each of my patients.

Head of Credit, Innovation Banking - HSBC Bank

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I serve as Head of Credit for the US Innovation Banking division within HSBC Bank. I am responsible for the loan approval and credit quality of HSBC's commercial portfolio of technology, health care, and life science companies as well as venture capital funds. I previously held several leadership positions in credit at Silicon Valley Bank, including Deputy Chief Credit Officer and Head of Loan Administration.  I hold an AB degree in Government from Dartmouth College and an MBA from the Darden School, University of Virginia

Director, Grants and Contracts, LifeMoves (formerly, InnVision Shelter Network)

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I trained as a lawyer, and after 30+ years of working at law firms and in corporate law departments, I left the corporate world and joined the non-profit LifeMoves in 2016.  LifeMoves’ mission is to end the cycle of homelessness for families and individuals across Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.  My work at LifeMoves includes applying for grants and RFP submissions, as well as managing the non-profit’s portfolio of public and private grants and contracts.  Several years ago, I traveled to Zambia with Debbie on an Entheos mission trip to see first-hand the amazing impact that hearing aids can have on children and families.  I am pleased to bring her legal and non-profit experience to support the work of Pacific Healthcare Connection.

Audiologist/Owner - Los Gatos Audiology

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I bring years of training and a solid educational background to the practice of audiology. I live and work in Los Gatos. I have been married for over 27 years and have a son and a daughter. I originally graduated with my master’s from San Jose State in Audiology and then went on several years later to get my doctorate from Arizona School of Health Sciences.  

I spent about 15 years of my career working in Ear Nose and Throat Practices both in Los Gatos and in Santa Cruz and purchased Los Gatos Audiology in 2013. I am proud of the reputation Los Gatos Audiology and Hearing Aid Center has in my community and I look forward to serving the community for many years to come.  

I served as board member and President of the California Academy of Audiology (CAA),  and I joined the Pacific Hearing Connection Board in 2020. I continue to advocate for consumer protection, access to better hearing, and elevating the standard of care and audiology excellence.