Nursing Staff

• Professional/Educational Background: Associates in Applied Science, Wake Tech; BA in Performance Arts, Middlesex University. She is a certified Pediatric Nurse and has been working in college health since 2009 and in nursing since 1993.

Preferred Name: Patty

Professional and Educational Background: 25 years as a Certified Medical Assistant.

Originally from: Pittsburgh, PA, currently living in Graham, NC with my partner, Doug.

Family: Mom, Dad, Brother, and Sister.

Hobbies/Sports: UNC Basketball

Pets: Golden Doodle – Nova, Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier – Milly, and Tuxedo Cat – Tink.

• Originally from: Durham, NC
• Family: 2 brothers, 1 sister
• Hobbies/Sports: Painting and running.
• What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? Earning my Medical Interpreter Diploma.

• Professional/Educational Background: B.S. in Spanish and Nursing, East Carolina University; M.S. in Nursing, East Carolina University. Michelle is the Infection control committee co-chair and has been working in college health since 1998.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: She’s interested in travel and the topic of infection control.
• Joined Campus Health: 2005

Preferred Name: Dee

Professional and Educational Background: I went to Westerville South High School in Ohio, where I obtained my HS Diploma. I graduated from The University of Phoenix with my Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration.

Originally from: West Africa, moved to the United States in 1999.

Family: Married for 17 years with 3 children.

Hobbies/Sports: I love traveling, cooking, and reading.

Pets: 1 dog

Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? Patients that I’ve worked with and my coworkers.

• Professional and Educational Background: BSN from UNC – CH in 2018.
• Originally from: Texas, lived in Durham since 2004.
• Family: Wife and mom of three.
• Hobbies/Sports: Going to the beach, mountains, movie theatre, spending time with my family, and traveling.
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? My parents. They have always been very responsible, hardworking people that never give up.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I sang in the choir. I’ve traveled to Europe, and I love Reese’s peanut butter cups!

• Professional/Educational Background: Bachelors in Biology, Warren Wilson College; BSN, Western Carolina University. He worked at UNC Medical Center on the medicine progressive care unity for several years and most recently at the UNC Infectious Disease Clinic.
• Originally from/hometown: Durham, NC
• Family:  His parents live in Durham. He and his partner Leslie live alongside their cat, Morty.
• Hobbies/Sports: Disc golf, air hockey, table tennis
• Pets: One cat, Mordecai (Morty)
• Who has influenced you most when it comes to how you approach your work?: “The head nurse at the Warren Wilson College Student Health Center where I worked for four years while in undergrad.”
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: “I am state ranked in air hockey.”
• Joined Campus Health: October 2020

• Professional/Educational Background: Louisburg College; Durham Technical Community College
• Originally from/hometown: Cedar Grove, NC
• Hobbies/Sports: Football, Baseball and Running
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: In High School Marcia was all conference in Shot Put and Discus.
• Joined Campus Health: September 2017

• Professional and Educational Background: I am currently a junior majoring in Neuroscience, on the pre-med track. I am hoping to attend medical school after I graduate.
• Originally from: I am from High Point, NC.
• Hobbies/Sports: I love to read, listen to music, and hang out with my friends and family.

• Professional and Educational Background: Neuroscience Major, BS
• Originally from: Apex, NC
• Hobbies/Sports: Painting, cooking, spending time with friends and family.

• Preferred Name: Gabby
• Professional and Educational Background: UNC-CH BSN, pursuing PhD in nursing.
• Originally from: Massachusetts
• Hobbies/Sports: Watching the Boston Celtics
• Pets: Jarvis & Forrest – 2 shih tzus (sadly they live in MA with my parents)
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? Both of my parents are nurses!

• Professional and Educational Background: Worked in main UNC ED.
• Originally from: PA, but I’ve lived in NC now for 12 years.
• Family: Husband, 1 year old daughter.
• Pets: Puppy named Nugget.
• What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re proud of? Daisy nomination last year.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I used to be a high school art teacher.

• Professional/Educational Background: B.S.N., UNC. She has a public health background with disease intervention.
• Originally from/hometown: Asheville, NC
• Family:  2 daughters
• Hobbies/Sports: She enjoys playing golf, watching football, watching basketball and fishing.  Her favorite movies are the Star Wars Franchise. 
• Pets: She has 2 dogs, a Yorkie named Mighty Jo and a Husky named Luna Ghost.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: Kristen played basketball at UNC Asheville.
• Joined Campus Health: August 2021

• Preferred Name: Nikki
• Professional and Educational Background: Medical Assistant
• Originally from: The Caribbean, “Jamaica”
• Family: Mom of 2 beautiful girls
• Hobbies/Sports: Cooking, traveling, reading, and hosting dinners and gatherings for friends.
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? My mom. She is an educator and is very organized with all her work; her patience and empathy are something I emulate.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I am a lover of ladybugs and dolphins.

• Professional and Educational Background: Worked as an oncology RN for about 2 years and Neuro-Ortho RN for about a year. 
• Originally from: Seoul, South Korea; Boise, ID.
• Hobbies/Sports: traveling, going to concerts
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? Family 
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I enjoy going to boxing classes!

• Professional and Educational Background: Neuroscience and Public Policy Majors, 1^st year student at UNC Chapel Hill, Non-EMT member of Campus EMS, set to be certified in Spring 2024.
• Originally from: Apex, North Carolina
• Family: Mother and father, younger sister.
• Hobbies/Sports: Dancing, cooking, reading, and making Spotify playlists.
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? Qualities that describe my approach to work…Passion, respect, go-getter attitude, sincerity, and positive.
• What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? I received the Congressional Gold Medal Award for my commitment to self-growth and community involvement (1500+hrs).
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I have more than 175 Spotify playlists, and I am on UNC’s Premiere Bollywood-Fusion Dance Team.

• Professional and Educational Background: Bachelor’s in Biology, Master’s in Exercise Science and Nutrition from University of Tampa, BSN in Nursing from Xavier, and former ER Nurse in level 1 Trauma Center.
• Originally from: West Palm Beach Florida, but moved from Savannah, Ga to UNC.
• Hobbies/Sports: Soccer, reading, and running.
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach work? My mom.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I played collegiate soccer and I love to run half marathons.

• Professional and Educational Background: LPN for 20+ years.
• Originally from: Durham, NC.
• Family: One son.
• Hobbies/Sports: Sewing, crocheting, and puzzles.

• Professional/Educational Background: ECPI University
• Originally from/hometown: Durham, NC
• Family:  “I am married with 5 children, 4 boys and 1 girl.”
• Hobbies/Sports: “In my rare and spare time I like to read about different plants, cook great food for my family and try and discover ways to get rich.”
• Pets: “I have a pet lizard by the name of Ziggi.”
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: “I love what I do as a professional but would really like to own my own plant and wine shop one day.”
• Joined Campus Health: September 2022

• Professional/Educational Background: Associates in Medical Assisting, Durham Tech; Associates in Healthcare Management and Billing and Coding, Wake Tech
• Originally from/hometown: Columbus, Ohio
• Family: 2 children
• Hobbies/Sports: Hiking, watching scary movies and tv shows, listening to podcasts, reading, going to the beach, watching sports, going to sporting events
• Pets: 2 dogs
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?: “I’m scared of birds.”
• Joined Campus Health: August 2020

Preferred Name: Samhi

Professional and Educational Background: UNC Chapel Hill 2^nd year Undergrad, Neuroscience & Computer Science major

Originally from: Cary, NC

Hobbies/Sports: Hiking

• Professional and Educational Background: Medical Assistant, Culinary Arts, and Cosmetology.
• Originally from: Boston
• Family: Father, Mother, younger Brother, older Sister, Nephew – all still in Boston.
• Hobbies/Sports: Shopping, Make-up, and Spa Treatments.
• Pets: Two Cats
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?  Easy-going and a hard worker.

Professional and Educational Background: Freshman here at UNC majoring in Chemistry, NC EMT certified.

Originally from: Atlanta, GA, moved to Cary, NC 4 years ago.

Hobbies/Sports: Playing guitar, golf, soccer, and running.

Pets: Dog – Leo

• Originally from: Fayetteville, North Carolina; but I come from a military family, so a little bit of everywhere!
• Family: I have one younger brother and two amazing parents, where I call home.
• Hobbies/Sports: In my free time, I enjoy crocheting and crafting, along with spending time outside with friends.
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? My mom: She’s always been dedicated to her work, and I aspire to do the same with everything I do.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? Most people don’t know I lived in England for a few years!

• Professional and Educational Background: I graduated from Durham Tech in 2011 with A’s in Medical Assisting. In 2021, I obtained my Real Estate License. I am a licensed Real Estate Agent in NC.
• Originally from: Cedar Grove, NC, born and raised.
• Family: Married with 2 biological and 5 bonus children, 6 grandchildren, including twins who are 2 months old.
• Hobbies/Sports: Basketball and singing.
• Pets: 2 cats – 2 dogs, Sky and Queen.
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? No-one in particular has influenced me. I think my work experience has taught me a lot.
• What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? My last job. I was the first Medical Assistant and I helped set up their clinic and trained all the new employees.
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I used to work at a record label in high school in Atlanta, Ga.

• Professional and Educational Background: EMT
• Originally from: Apex, NC
• Family: 1 younger sister
• Hobbies/Sports: Running, reading, and hanging out with friends.
• Pets: 1 dog & 1 cat
• Who has influenced you the most when it comes to how you approach his work? My mom.
• What’s a work-related accomplishment that you’re really proud of? Being accepted in Campus EMS!
• What’s one thing most people don’t know about you? I ran cross country and track in high school.