1. What made you decide to help establish IPCN?
“I firmly believe that integrating support for social needs with clinical care leads to better health outcomes and advances the goals of value-based care. As a local nonprofit, IPCN creates a unique opportunity for providers and community organizations to work together to address the factors that have the greatest impact on health. I was excited to help build a model that strengthens clinical care, addresses social needs, and creates a healthier WNC.”
2. What do you feel has been most important in serving on the IPCN Board?
“The most important part of serving on the Board has been helping bring together a group of providers and leaders aligned around a shared vision: creating a model of care that focuses on local reinvestment to better serve vulnerable populations in our region. Meaningful change happens when healthcare providers, community organizations, and payers collaborate to improve outcomes, reduce barriers to care, and ensure resources are directed to the people who need them most.”
3. What do you like to do in your free time?
“I enjoy international travel and the opportunity to experience different cultures. I also love spending time outdoors in Western North Carolina, hiking, exploring new places, and making memories with family and friends.”
4. What is the last book you read (for fun), and why did you like it?
“I just finished The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett. It is an engaging historical fiction novel that tells the story of how a group of women, unable to find employment, survived during the Great Depression. I won’t give the story away, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! I appreciated how it brought history to life through compelling characters and highlighted the resilience of individuals facing difficult circumstances.”
5. Anything else you’d like to share?
“I am grateful for the opportunity to serve on the IPCN Board and to work alongside so many dedicated partners committed to improving the health of our communities. I am particularly excited about the opportunity to create systems that support whole-person health while preparing for the unique evolving needs in WNC.”
