1. Where are you from originally? Texas

2. When did you join FIT4MOM? This Spring during my maternity leave with my second son.

3. What is your favorite thing about FIT4MOM? Stroller Strides - getting outside and moving with fellow moms.

4. What do you currently do? I am a psychiatrist at UNC

5. Share your thoughts on the concept of “it takes a village” – is it important for moms to join a village? A village is a community and what is needed within that can be different for each mom and evolve with time. I think it is important that moms find a village (or multiple!) that support them in their individual needs.

6. What is your favorite beverage? Morning cup of coffee

7. What is your favorite dessert? Recently homemade vanilla ice cream has been my go to dessert

8. You are given 4 hours to yourself, what would you do? Realistically, probably a lot of errands (UPS store for Amazon returns… Costco run) and enjoy not having to cart the kids in and out of the car with each stop. Maybe treat myself to a McDonalds ice cream cone or stopping at a thrift store to browse.

9. What is your ultimate child-free vacation destination? Beach resort

10. How did becoming a mother change you? I’ve become more patient - with others and myself.

11. I am happiest when... slow Saturday mornings: no rush, just warm coffee, playtime and being with my boys.