I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who provides medication management and psychotherapy for individuals aged 16 and older. My career began as a Peace Corps Volunteer in rural Paraguay from 2014–2016, where I developed a strong appreciation for integrative and public health approaches, including the role of traditional medicine and holistic, non-pharmacological modalities of care. A combination of evidence-based practice, integrative medicine, dialectical behavioral therapy, and supportive psychotherapy guides my clinical approach. I work collaboratively with patients to overcome challenges and build happier, more meaningful lives connected to others. After completing my Peace Corps service, I returned to Minnesota to pursue a career in public and mental health. I was drawn to this area of healthcare because I value working with underserved individuals who may experience stigma or barriers to care both within and outside of the healthcare system. Originally from St. Cloud, I relocated to Duluth because of my passion for the outdoors. I ultimately began my nursing career within a large hospital system, working as an RN on its behavioral health team. After graduating with my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from The College of St. Scholastica in 2023, I began practicing as a PMHNP within the same hospital system. During this time, I worked in an outpatient psychiatry clinic as well as on the Psychiatric Consult-Liaison team, providing psychiat