I am an Associate Professor in the Yale School of Medicine Department of Surgery, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Anesthesiology. My clinical focus is surgical critical care, and my academic theme is centered on surgical education, particularly as it pertains to surgical critical care and acute care surgery. My overarching career mission is to leverage my role as a clinical leader and educator to train future generations of surgical intensivists and acute care surgeons, thereby ensuring the positive impact of the Yale SOM commitment to clinical excellence and outstanding education in academic medical centers throughout the country and beyond. I am originally from out West, having relocated to Yale in 2006. My husband and I love the rich culture and diversity of New England. We have enjoyed making new friends and establishing relationships over the years. Davenport College is a wonderful example of a diverse community of colleagues who come together to share fellowship and ideas in a welcoming, inclusive, and collegial environment.