02/22/2026
This photo was taken in Haiti in 2010, in the aftermath of the earthquake. I was there serving families who had lost homes, loved ones, limbs, and any sense of normalcy. The devastation was overwhelming — and so was the strength, dignity, and resilience of the people I met.
Working in developing countries has changed me in ways that are hard to put into words. It has stripped medicine down to its essence: human connection, resourcefulness, humility, and service. When you care for patients with limited supplies, no safety net, and immense need, you learn quickly what truly matters.
Those experiences continue to shape who I am — as a physician, as a mother, and as a person. They remind me daily that caring for others is both a privilege and a responsibility. The lessons I learned in places like Haiti live with me in every exam room, in every conversation with a parent, and in every child I have the honor to care for.
