Professional Experience

2021 to present: Health and Medical Reporter, WINK News. Previously worked at WFLA in Tampa, WBBH in Fort Myers, and SNN in Sarasota. Also hosted a weekly TV program for the local USA Today Network, was a syndicated health reporter and anchor and traveled the world as a business aviation reporter.

Awards & Recognition

Earned several awards including an Edward R. Murrow, Associated Press and Society of Professional Journalists.

Hobbies, Interests & Community Involvement

Working out, dining out, reading, entertaining, exploring new places and meeting new people.

Education

Bachelor of science in telecommunication from the University of Florida.

Likes best about Southwest Florida

The beautiful palms, rich history and friendly people.

Hometown

Melbourne, Florida

Pilot program aims to speed up stroke care

When it comes to stroke, doctors will tell you ‘time is brain,’ meaning the quicker the patient gets to the hospital, the less likely they are to die or suffer permanent damage.

Groundbreaking robotic adrenal surgery

A groundbreaking single-incision adrenal surgery is proving to be much faster, resulting in shorter hospital stays and quicker recovery. Houston Methodist is the first in the country to offer it.

New ‘gel’ drug treats rare cancer

A rare cancer is one that affects fewer than 40,000 people per year. Finding efficient drugs and impacting a cure is also rare because of their limited use, which is why a new drug is so exciting for researchers.

Nerve stimulator helps bowel control

Fecal incontinence is heartbreakingly embarrassing for those who suffer from it. But now, there’s renewed hope thanks to an implantable device that helps patients regain control.