I am currently employed as a Stroke Programmatic Nurse Specialist at a large hospital in Pittsburgh, which means I serve as the coordinator for the stroke program, which involves ensuring the hospital meets regulatory standards for patient care, supporting and educating staff and leading process improvement initiatives. Additionally, I’m employed part-time by Turning Point USA in their Faith division, cultivating a network of believers and pastors who are passionate about engaging in culture with a Biblical worldview.
"Cherish the moment! Truly! If you think you are cherishing enough, cherish some more."
When I'm not working, you'll likely find me journaling at a coffee shop, at the gym, or enjoying time with family. Right now, I'm living in an apartment with my pet rescue rabbit, Wilder, who is a sweet little “roommate.” I dust off my violin to play for church functions every now and then and dabble in arts and crafts as well.
I graduated with my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 2019, and received my Master of Science in Nursing degree in 2023, both from Waynesburg University.
Before my current nursing role, I worked as a staff nurse in the Neuro-trauma Intensive Care Unit. I have also served at Urban Impact as a teacher for their Performing Arts Academy and at my church as a small group leader, prayer partner and café team member.
The first time I heard about the Stover program, I thought it was only for political science majors! But I was naturally drawn to it because since I was a young child, I had a fascination for Revolutionary War era history and learning how America came to be. I quickly found out that Stover Scholars could come from any area of study and was very excited about the prospect of cultivating my love for the Constitution while still earning a degree in nursing.
Being a Stover Scholar afforded me a unique perspective on what “transforming the polis” truly means and how necessary it is to occur in all career fields. In order to preserve the American experiment, it is critical that we understand the founding ideals within the Constitution and how the execution of those ideals impact our daily lives. The freedoms we enjoy and the morality we derive our original Judeo-Christian culture from as Americans should empower us to be bold for truth, live with integrity and maximize the opportunities afforded to us. I saw this life mission exemplified in many of the professionals we had the blessing of meeting as a Stover Scholars, and it has been an honor to carry those experiences with me and allow them to shape the way I engage in my career, the culture and the public square.
My freshman year I had the honor of meeting Justice Clarence Thomas. When I asked him what advice he would share with his younger self, he said: “People will try to paint a picture of you and tell you that's who you are. But you are who you look in the mirror and see. If you can end each day by looking in the mirror and know that you remain true to who you are, that is the most important thing.” The Stover program taught me the importance of clinging to what is true and being the most authentic version of yourself in whatever sphere of influence God calls you to.
Being a Stover Scholar allowed me to continue exploring my passion for the Constitution in a new, immersive way without pursuing additional coursework, like a minor, that I would not have had time for as a nursing major. Out of all the campus activities I was involved with, I always looked forward to the Stover opportunities the most. This is because I knew I would leave each one having been intellectually challenged and morally refined – better prepared for the ultimate calling God had placed on my life.
About the Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership
Waynesburg University's Stover Center for Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership is an interdisciplinary scholarly center dedicated to bringing insights from the U.S. Constitution's Founding Era and from Christianity to bear in the contemporary public square, with the ultimate goal of creatively transforming the ethical state of the polis.
About the Master of Science in Nursing Program
Enhance your own professional values and be ready to assume a leadership role as a nurse educator, nurse administrator, or informatics nurse. We prepare professional nurses who are poised to promote the highest level of quality healthcare delivery and nursing education from a values-based perspective--and with flexible course scheduling, you can develop the skills to provide quality patient care, navigate health policy, learn health promotion strategies and evidence-based nursing practices, and gain crucial organizational and systems leadership skills on your terms.
About Waynesburg University
Consistently ranked a best value school, Waynesburg University’s Strategy for the 21st Century affirms its commitment to developing an entrepreneurial mindset and ethical leadership skills for all students. Rooted in its mission of faith, learning and service, the private, Christian university is located on a traditional campus in the hills of southwestern Pennsylvania.