I have a bit of a "musical brain" and played a musical instrument from childhood through my early twenties. I love spending time outdoors and admiring the beauty in everyday things. I also enjoy cooking, both as a way of nurturing others and as an outlet for creativity. Writing has also been a longtime interest and a strength of mine, although I mostly only have time for work-related writing tasks these days. I have been told that empathy is my "super power". I do think that this ability to see others' perspectives and to care deeply about them has helped me greatly in both my personal and professional relationships. My job as a pediatric occupational therapist intertwines many of these interests and strengths. I get to be creative and analytic, to collaborate with others, and to help people develop their fullest potential. It brings me great joy to help and nurture others.