Faculty & Staff Profiles

I am a Chicagoland native. Having studied dietetics as an undergraduate at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, I went on to complete my dietetic internship here at Loyola University Chicago. I have worked as a clinical dietitian at Loyola University Medical Center since December 2014, with a focus in lung transplantation and nutrition support therapy. In 2019, I graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a master's in clinical nutrition. I have enjoyed participating in the Loyola dietetic internship program, both as a preceptor and as an instructor for the Medical Nutrition Therapy Theory course. When not at work or teaching, I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and going on long walks with my pup.

Research Interest

My special interests include the nutrition management of lung transplant recipients and individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Currently, we are conducting a retrospective study on changes in serum fat-soluble vitamin levels in individuals with CF who undergo lung transplant. I have been largely involved in a nationwide quality initiative to improve relational coordination between referring CF centers and lung transplant centers to optimize the patient's transition of care.