Get to Know Me
I was the youngest in a family of five and the only girl. Growing up in Jamaica, I was into sports, climbing trees and practicing to be a doctor. I used to compound flowers and herbals to make 鈥渕edicine.鈥 I鈥檇 keep it into a little bottle and administer it with a spoon to treat my dogs if they looked poorly.
Why I Treat Children
I have known since I was 3 years old that I wanted to care for children. I love that they鈥檙e so honest. When they feel better, you know it. Their perspective on life is enviable. Children really live each moment that they鈥檙e alive. They inspire me.
What I'm Passionate About
I am passionate about searching for better ways to treat children with chronic diseases that affect them every day and find cures. This includes nonmalignant conditions like sickle cell disease that impact quality of life and longevity.
How I Try to Make A Difference
I try to make a difference by being really parent-accessible and education-friendly. When parents and patients understand what I understand, they can fully cooperate in making treatment successful.I know that my patients need me to be as authentic as possible. Kids can pick out an adult who鈥檚 not being genuine with them. So I try always to put myself in their position, understand where they鈥檙e coming from and move from there to where we want to go.
