Kristen was inspired to go into medicine after spending 1.5 years volunteering at an orphanage in Honduras. Before becoming a physician, Kristen worked as a personal assistant for a disabled person, a business analyst for a consulting firm and an assistant in a biomedical engineering department. She was born in Illinois, but grew up in Virginia with her three siblings and large extended family. She is married with a young daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and visits as many national parks as she can. "I love our patients, Neighborcare Health's mission and my coworkers. It is rewarding to work for an organization and with individuals who are so committed to providing excellent care for everyone, regardless of background or ability to pay."