Biography

Hometown: Howell, New Jersey

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Future Career Interest: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Academic Medicine

Hobbies:  Judo, traveling, and discovering new music (fav genre: blues, latest discoveries: afrobeats and chill baile)

Tell Us About Yourself: I was born in the Philippines and moved to the United States when I was about 2 years old. After growing up in New Jersey, I rarely stayed in one place for too long. I completed my undergraduate degree at RIT in New York, earned a graduate degree from BU in Boston, and attended medical school in Virginia. Each city brought its own unique flair – and Orlando is no exception.  It has been an incredible experience being part of the UCF IM family! I am honored to serve as an Administrative Chief Resident at the Orlando VA Hospital. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and competing in Judo, where I hold a national ranking in my division.