I chose this career because I care about helping people. I thought about doing something else, but after praying this became a calling for me.

I received my Master of Science in nursing as a family nurse practitioner in 2006, as well as a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

My biggest challenge as an FNP are the regulations, which are different in each state, as well as the legislative issues there are in being a full practice.

My greatest strength is providing front line health care.

My greatest accomplishment is running my own business which has doubled in size and my two children. My daughter is attending medical school and my son is majoring in music.

My professional goal is to continue in my practice and when my daughter finishes medical school she will be taking on the practice. I also want to continue to be involved with the Advance Practice Association in counseling for the Mississippi chapter.

I am inspired by doing what I do and seeing people getting better.

I want to be remembered as a person who cared about human life.

I am a member of the American Nurses Association, the Advance Practice Association and the NFIB.

I support the local community and the schools.

I enjoy travel, Broadway shows and helping with the animals on the farm.