Biography

Erika is a board-certified family nurse practitioner with seven years of nursing experience. She received her bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland and her doctorate at the University of Arizona with a focus on asthma education and action planning for her doctoral project. As a bedside nurse, she worked in pediatric intensive care for 5 years and enjoyed working with a variety of patients from birth to young adulthood. She has held many certifications including pediatric acute care, oncology, transplant, and trauma credentials. Her background also includes pediatric emergency and outpatient nursing. As an advanced practice nurse, she strives to provide patient-centered and holistic care to patients throughout the lifespan. In her free time, Erika enjoys going on hikes and camping with her dog, gardening, cooking, and traveling.