I'm a bonafide do-gooder and profoundly appreciate the transformative power of the human-animal bond for enhancing community well-being and positively contributing to peoples' lives.My professional and personal passions highlight dedication to One Health, particularly through global service, science-driven solutions, and collaboration with underserved populations. I'm committed to being a leader in the new school of veterinary medicine: practice that uplifts clients and communities by prioritizing the human-animal bond, professional culture that exemplifies compassion and dynamism, and cutting-edge medicine that is aligned to each individual animal and owners’ circumstances. In my travels and previous career in community organizing, international development, and policy advocacy, I witnessed symptoms of the disconnect between human, animal, and environmental health. For example, healthcare disparities, climate change, species conservation, educational and gender equity, lack of economic opportunity, and mental illness are all interconnected with how we humans collectively care for animals, ourselves, and the Earth. Because of this, I am dedicated to veterinary medical practice that combats social inequality, reduces zoonotic disease transmission, improves access to care, and enhances collaborative, empowering relationships. ​It is an honor to work closely with patients, families, and colleagues towards the attainment of these goals and the ultimate improvement of Planetary Health.