Angela is a pediatric nurse practitioner who specializes in caring for children and adolescents with epilepsy who also have developmental and behavioral challenges. Her desire to be a nurse was first documented in her first-grade school journal, but it wasn’t until she was enrolled in higher education that her passion for caring for children with chronic illnesses came to light. Her practice philosophy places high value on partnering with families in a team approach and viewing children holistically so that problems, rather than symptoms, are treated. The joy that comes with the privilege of helping improve the quality of life of children and their families is what gets her out of bed.

Angela is a native Oregonian who moved to the Finger Lakes Region in New York in her “tweener” years. Following the successful launch of her young adult children, she has happily replanted back to Oregon to be closer to her and her husband’s family. As avid gardeners, they are more than excited about the warmer climate and longer growing season that Portland offers. When they aren’t playing in the dirt, they enjoy hiking with their Bernese Mountain Dog puppy, biking and exploring the wealth of local vegetarian cuisine.