Personal Statement:
Growing up, I always wanted to enter a profession where I could serve my community and help individuals with their medical needs. As a southern California native, I take great pride in being able to provide optometric care in a region where I was born and raised.
For my undergraduate career, I attended California State University Northridge, where I earned two bachelor's degrees, one in biology and the other in psychology. I then completed my graduate education at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA. One of my proudest achievements includes being a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society during the entirety of my education at WesternU.
As an optometry student, I rotated through various clinical settings in my fourth year of schooling, including a Naval Medical setting, an ophthalmology practice and two community health centers. I am excited to join the Clinicas family after working in private practice, and bring with me all the skills and knowledge gained from working in these various settings.
During my free time, I like to travel and spend time with my family and friends. I have traveled all across the United States to all 48 contiguous states (by car)!
When I made the decision to pursue a profession in medicine, it was my goal to become part of a field where I could help others. Becoming an optometrist has helped me achieve this goal. Ultimately, the most rewarding part of my career is that I am lucky enough to help people with one of their most important senses, their vision.