Over a decade of experience as a certified Physician Assistant, first as a neurosurgical PA, then moving into internal medicine. For nearly 10 years, I have been utilizing my skills in the care of geriatric patients in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing Facilities.Prior going into the medical field, I was in the student loan industry, working for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. While there , I was an assistant project manager traveling throughout West Virginia helping to educate college admissions and financial aid professionals, school principals, guidance counselors, teachers, parents, and students about the WVMentor college, career, and financial aid and scholarship website.Extensive written and verbal communication and presentation skills honed through coaching and writing about various sports including soccer, rugby, mountain biking, and ice hockey.