I joined UTA School of Nursing in December 2005. My career has been a journey, not a destination, influenced by family moves and a joy in lifelong learning. The firm foundations have always been a passion for professional nursing, a strong belief that healing occurs in the context of relationship, and a desire to create healthy work environments. My clinical practice was in obstetrics and oncology with a focus on hospice care. I have held part time nurse faculty positions at the University of Maryland, Villanova; Mercy College of Detroit (now U of D Mercy) and, most recently at Oakland University in the Healthcare Executive MBA program. Acting as internal consultant to personal and organizational renewal and transformation within a large multi-hospital system was my joy for the 12 years before moving to Texas. I love traveling with my husband, especially to be with our children and grandchildren, entertaining, music and reading. I am a member of the NTONE, and Sigma Theta Tau International.