Residency Program

About Me

Why OB/GYN? I am originally from Oxnard, California, which is largely a farm working community. Here, my parents labored in the fields and my mother provided a powerful model of what community resistance looks like by organizing among other farm working women around issues of sexual assault and pesticide use. The heavy burden of pesticide use was an issue that affected my community and family personally. We lived surrounded by strawberry fields, and my older brother had severe asthma from suspected pesticide exposure. In this way, my mother first planted the seeds of advocacy in me; thus, my passion in medicine and women’s health has always been rooted in social and reproductive justice. Every mother should have the right to raise children in a safe and supportive environment—without worries of food insecurity, housing issues, pesticide exposure, state sanctioned violence, etc. I feel so privileged to join this powerful field where I can support pregnant persons and folks in various settings.

Why UCSF? UCSF OB/GYN Residency offers great opportunities to learn evidence-based medicine, so I can be the best generalist for my community. After residency, I hope to return home to Oxnard and work at our local county hospital, so it was important for me to train at a program that would support me in my goals. But, I really felt a connection with the program when I met the fearless residents, supportive faculty, and learned more about their commitment to justice issues. I am thrilled to be working alongside so many inspiring role models, and I am especially looking forward to working with the community at SF General.

What I do outside of residency? Outside of residency, I spend my time reconnecting with family and friends—at a park, beach, or sharing a meal in the outdoors. Prior to starting medical school, I lived in the East Bay for 8 years and had the opportunity to explore nearby hiking trails, had BBQ’s at Lake Chabot with close friends, and enjoyed wine tastings and dancing.