Education

University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona
June 2015

Fellowship in Integrative Medicine at The Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine

University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii
June 2009

Pediatric Residency Training Program at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children

Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island
May 2006 (currently renamed The Warren Alpert School of Medicine) M.D.

Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
May 2001

B.A. Sociology, Africana Studies

The Waldorf School of Garden City, Garden City, New York
Jun 1997

Medical Licensure and Certification

  • American Board of Pediatrics General Pediatrics Certifying Exam, Passed 2009

  • American Board of Integrative Medicine Certifying Exam, Passed 2016

  • State of North Dakota Medical License, 2009-Present

  • IMLCC Verification (licensed in NY, HI), Aug 2019

  • ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), Master Trainer 2017

  • PALS 2018

  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 2018

  • Certified Infant Massage Instructor, 2019

Professional and Community Service and Membership

American Academy of Pediatrics Fall 2006 – Present

  • Regional Champion for Diversity and Inclusion, Spring 2018 –Present

  • North Dakota AAP President, Jul 2019 – Jun 2022

  • North Dakota AAP Vice President, Jul 2016 – Jun 2019

  • North Dakota AAP Treasurer, Jul 2013 – Jun 2016

  • AAP Section on Breastfeeding, Spring 2012 - Present

  • AAP Section on Integrative Medicine, Spring 2012 - Present

  • AAP Section on International Child Health, Spring 2012 - Present

  • FAAP, Dec 2009 - Present

  • Program Delegate - University of Hawaii, Spring 2007 - Fall 2007

  • Assistant District Chair District VIII, Fall 2007 -June 2009

Building Bridges Grant – AAP

  • Building and Solidifying relationships with Home Visitors, Jan 2014-2015

ND Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems Grant -HRSA

  • Pediatrician Advisor for Statewide Implementation of Social and Emotional Screening Program for Children Age 0-3, Feb 2014- August 2016

Department Chair of Pediatrics

  • St. Alexius Medical Center, Jul 2014 – Dec 2018

  • Mid Dakota Clinic, Feb 2019 – Jan 2020

MEC Board – CHI St. Alexius Medical Center, Jul 2014 – Dec 2018

MDC Risk Management Committee, 2014-2019

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine

  • Member, Fall 2012 - Present

Resident Association

  • Cofounder and Member, Jun 2006 –June 2009

Curriculum Committee

  • Member, Jul 2006-June 2009

SNMA

  • Member, Sept 2001-May 2006

  • International HIV/AIDS Outreach St. Vincent, WI Jun 2002

  • Health Fair Organizer Apr 2003

BUDDIES Mentoring Program

  • Member, Sept 2001- June 2003

Alternative Medicine Affinity Group

  • Member, August 2001-May 2004