Site: Rural Training Track

Hello everyone! My name is Dr. Andrea Alfonsi, I am originally from Venezuela and lived in Florida for most of my life. I went to Buffalo, NY for medical school, and now I am here in WA! My first year will be in Seattle, and the rest of my residency will be completed in Port Angeles, WA as part of the rural training track. I love arts and crafts, playing musical instruments, horseback riding, photography, bird watching, designing educational videogames, homesteading, and entertaining my parrotlet, Tito. I am passionate about family medicine, rural medicine, migrant health, Indigenous health, Latin American populations, and the vital role that our environment, life course, and living conditions have on our health and well-being.

Site: Rural Training Program
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Paul was born and raised in North Carolina, completing his undergraduate studies at Lees-McRae College, nestled in the hills and hollows of rural Appalachia. After undergrad, he moved to the rural high desert around Joshua Tree, California, where he spent nine years exploring myriad interests and potential life paths. While his earlier years had offered repeated hints of an interest in health and the human body, it wasn’t until this later period that he finally got the message to pursue a career in medicine.

Paul attended medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) in Yakima, with a keen interest in rural family medicine. He was the pilot student for a new nine-month rural longitudinal clerkship in the steppes of Okanogan County, working with full-spectrum FM physicians, many with OB fellowship training. Some of his medical interests include (but not limited to) reproductive and perinatal care, addiction medicine, gender-affirming care, street medicine, musculoskeletal and osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), and providing a safe open space for any patient to seek care. He’s excited to be part of the inclusive, growth-mindset-focused program at Cherry Hill and the full-spectrum training to serve underserved rural populations via the Rural Training Track in Port Angeles.

Outside of medicine Paul enjoys backpacking, kayaking, fitness, reading, tabletop and  role-playing games, and overall a commitment to a balanced life.

Site: Downtown Family Medicine (DFM)
Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up in New Mexico after immigrating to the US when I was about eight years old. Family doctors were incredibly vital to the community in the mostly rural areas of New Mexico. I loved the variety and the amazing connections you made with the people you care for.

I was lucky enough to get into a BA/MD program during high school and went to both college as well as medical school at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. As I learned more about medicine with my extracurriculars, I developed a love and learned the importance of public health, so I decided to pursue a dual degree with an MPH.

During residency, in addition to learning and carding for the underserved, my goal is to learn how to sail as well paddleboard and hike as much as I can while I am here in the beautiful PNW!

Site: Cherry Hill
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Isabella Blum was born and raised in the desert in Tucson, Arizona. She attended the University of Arizona and earned a B.S. in Physiology with minors in Spanish and Art History. While working in a research lab she also ran a youth soccer program that provided an affordable place to play soccer for any child.

She attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and received the Primary Care Physician Scholarship because of her commitment to practicing primary care in the future. This program was created to address the urgent need for physicians to practice in underserved communities in Arizona. It was medical school where she became dedicated to reproductive justice and abortion training, leading the Medical Students for Choice chapter and starting the Planned Parenthood elective. She earned distinction in Global Health and Integrative Medicine. Isabella was an editor of Harmony, a humanities magazine that aims to build community and promote humanistic clinical care.

Isabella’s clinical interests include Integrative Medicine, reproductive health, gender affirming care and addition medicine. She feels honored to get to train at Swedish Cherry Hill and is excited to explore the Pacific Northwest. Outside of medicine Isabella enjoys spending time with family, traveling, seeing the newest release at an independent movie theater and tending to her house plants.

Site: Ballard
Medical School: University of Nevada School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada. Immediately after high school I moved to Chicago where I got my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theater Production. After finishing, I worked in the theater industry for several years. I found my way to family medicine after shadowing a rural family physician in West Virginia. I saw how one person could positively impact an entire community and knew that I belonged in that space.

I returned to Nevada for my post-bacc and ended up staying in the state at University of Nevada Reno for medical school. During medical school I became actively involved in policy and legislation. I served in several leadership positions within the American Academy of Family Physicians including sitting on the Board of Directors. One of the things I love about this specialty is the way in which we use our voices to serve the under-resourced, mentor others, and become leaders. I promise to continually advocate for equitable care and remain culturally humble in serving those historically overlooked by the health care system.

My hope for my practice is that I can combine medicine, advocacy, and community engagement to provide equitable care. I plan to practice full scope medicine and am particularly passionate about gender affirming care and LGBTQIA+ health, family planning and reproductive justice, working with teens and adolescents especially unhoused youth, and policy and advocacy.

When I am not working, I love to keep my theater side alive by attending as many live performances (theater, dance, music, etc.) as possible. I am also a plant mom – it takes hours to water all my plants! I love being outside and exploring new places whether that is hiking, paddle boarding, or running. Can not wait to explore the PNW!

Site: First Hill Family Medicine Clinic
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I was born and raised in Denver, Colorado in high altitude and where I developed a cheeky attitude. I attended the University of Colorado Denver and majored in Biology and minored in Health Humanities and Biochemistry. I was lucky to stay amongst the mountains and family and attend the University of Colorado School of Medicine and in partnership with the Colorado School of Public Health to pursue a dual MD MPH degree with a combined concentration in Health Systems, Management, and Policy, and Community Behavioral Health.

Experiences that shaped me are rooted in mentorship opportunities for first-generation students; learning from a variety of community based organizations with focuses on harm reduction, care for people experiencing homelessness, and addressing racial health disparities; and a longitudinal clerkship experience in Denver's safety-net hospital system providing care for an urban underserved population, and more.

Family medicine speaks to me as a unique leverage point to impact community and population-level health in addition to providing direct patient care and feeling equipped to address any person who walks through the door and their diversity of life experiences. My clinical interests include LGBTQ+ care, reproductive access and justice, behavioral health, and procedures. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to train at Swedish First Hill amongst supportive faculty and co-residents who share passion for health equity, advocacy, and community based full-spectrum family medicine.

Outside of medicine, you can find me playing ultimate frisbee, running, throwing axes, exploring trails of the PNW, or finding my next quality meal. If those things ever feel like plans I made and later regret, I fall back to enjoying reality TV, naps with my dog and fiancée, and a video game or two.

Site: International Community Health Services (ICHS)
Medical School: Boston University
Pronouns: She/They

Patty grew up in West-Windsor, New Jersey. She studied Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, African Studies, and Dance at Princeton University with coursework abroad at the Mpala Research Centre in Kenya and the Bermuda Institute of Oceanic Sciences in Bermuda. After college, Patty completed a summer internship with San Jose Taiko before returning to New York City and New Jersey as a nanny, dancer, taiko practitioner, premedical student, ecology lab assistant, and coordinator for integrative medicine clinical trials. They've volunteered as an emergency medical technician with rescue certifications, a belayer for climbers with disabilities, and an organizer in the fitness justice community. Patty received their medical doctorate at Boston University and loves caring for patients of all ages, social justice medicine and community health, procedural skills, reproductive and gender care, acute care settings, and integrative therapies.

Site: First Hill Family Medicine Clinic
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona as an only child of Indian immigrants. My undergraduate years were at Mary Baldwin University, a small women’s liberal arts college in Virginia, where I majored in Biochemistry and minored in Math and Piano Performance. During my two gap years, I served with AmeriCorps to tackle Arizona’s water crisis, volunteered at a hospice center and Phoenix Children’s Hospital, developed a teen suicide prevention program, and worked as an ER medical scribe. These experiences further exposed me to systemic inequities in access to water, education, and healthcare, sparking my involvement in local politics and grassroots organizing.

I attended the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, where I pursued a four-year dual MD/MPH degree. There, I led the Students Advocating in Legislation, Medical Students for Choice, and LGBTQ+ in Medicine interest groups. When reproductive freedoms in Arizona were under attack, I responded by writing letters to representatives, speaking out at community events, and publishing an op-ed. My MPH internship included passing along these advocacy skills to my peers and launching a patient voter registration program.

Within family medicine, my interests include reproductive justice, gender-affirming care, child and adolescent health, and mental health. I strongly believe that advocacy is integral to being a primary care physician, and I am grateful to have matched at a program that shares my commitment to creating positive change at both the individual and community level!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy binge-watching TV shows, hunting for the best boba spots, and going to stand-up comedy shows, farmers’ markets, and thrift stores. Though I'll miss Arizona's cacti and desert landscapes, I'm excited to explore the lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest!

Site: Carolyn Downs
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Originally from Toluca, Mexico, Brian moved to Seattle at the age of 10. Seattle is where Brian attended public elementary, middle, and high school. Brian went to the University of Washington as an undergrad, where he majored in public health. After graduating from college, he worked at Sea Mar CHC as a Health Educator for four years before starting medical school. As a health educator, he had the opportunity to implement community programs and provide direct patient-centered education to the Latino community. He started at the UWSOM as a Community-Focused Urban Scholar Program (CUSP) student. In medical school, he received the UWSOM Service-Learning Award twice, The Husky 100 award, and the UWSOM MLK Community Service Award for his work as a mentor to other first-generation and URM students and his community work. He was also inducted into the UWSOM Gold Humanism Honor Society.  

Brian is excited to be part of the Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency Program. He is particularly excited to be part of the Carolyn Downs clinic because of its history, mission, and patient population. Brian believes that being at Carolyn Downs is a privilege because he is returning as a physician to a clinic that took care of many in his family and community growing up. He is honored to give back to an organization that gave his community so much growing up.

Site: International Community Health Services (ICHS)
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Tim was born in the Philippines and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. While perusing his bachelor’s degree at UC Berkeley, he saw how technology can shift scientific discovery into high gear but simultaneously witnessed how tech and rapid growth can also rip communities apart. Following graduation, Tim spent the next few years ensuring under-resourced communities were included in the technological revolutions in healthcare—whether that be developing a novel breast cancer screening tool for low-resource settings at a biotech company or ensuring equitable access to oncology clinical trials at UCSF.  Tim ventured out from the comforts of home and attended the Medical College of Wisconsin for medical school. Home-sick and culture-shocked, Tim found refuge at the Philippine Center Free Medical Clinic, where the staff he worked alongside became his “Titas” and helped him find his center. This experience fostered his love for community medicine—addressing the needs of his patients outside the walls of a clinic, beyond prescriptions, and within a cultural context.  Tim is thrilled to continue caring for and learning from a diverse patient population while at ICHS. He is also grateful to be learning alongside such passionate, caring, and fierce co-residents.

His clinical interests include healthcare for LGBTQ+-communities, addiction medicine, and HIV medicine. Outside of the hospital, Tim enjoys cooking vegetables he grew from his garden, throwing clay on the potter’s wheel, and baking bread.

Site: Cherry Hill
Medical School: College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Halley Egnew was born and raised in Tacoma, WA, just an hour south of Seattle! She was interested in medicine from a young age after being inspired by the relationships cultivated between her mother and her patients. She attended Western Washington University and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in English Literature. This foundation in humanities cultivated her passion for understanding the human experience, which she carries into her medical career.

She spent a year between undergraduate and medical school as a live-in caregiver for adults with disabilities at L'Arche Tahoma Hope, an experience which profoundly shaped her conception of what a community is capable of, not to mention exposure to firsthand patient advocacy navigating an often-confusing healthcare landscape. She attended medical school at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest before returning to her home state for residency. 

Within medicine, her passions include size positivity, LGBTQIA+ health, reproductive health, and narrative medicine. Her goal is that each patient leaves the exam room empowered with a greater understanding of their health history and a robust plan. Halley is inspired by the mission of the Cherry Hill to meet patients where they're at and provide comprehensive care. She looks forward to growing through this program and continuing to serve with compassion and dedication.

Outside of the hospital, you can find her running and biking on the Burke Gilman, planning her next themed dinner party, or preordering the next Emily Henry novel. Thanks for reading!

Site: Downtown Family Medicine (DFM)
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

When I encountered the term “full-scope family medicine,” I immediately realized it accurately described the kind of practice for which I was desperately searching. I envision myself as a family physician practicing obstetrics and providing holistic, exceptional, and compassionate medical care to everyone regardless of their background, especially refugees and underserved communities. I believe that family doctors provide the most holistic care possible and are not afraid to face significant healthcare barriers. My diverse background will help me lead with confidence and become my patients best advocate—one who strives to build and commit to long-term patient relationships and not only prevent and treat illnesses but also provide comfort and support to them.

I enjoy drawing, painting, and reading books on psycho-social dynamics. I also enjoy watching Persian TV series and played on a local Persian volleyball team.

Site: Carolyn Downs
Medical School: University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Christina Frederick, grew up in coastal Wilmington, NC and immersed in the close-knit community of rural Duplin County, where her extended family resides. She could be found watching Untold Stories of the E.R. or Mystery Diagnosis instead of cartoons most Saturday mornings. Her early fascination with medicine was shaped by the stark healthcare disparities she observed in her community and fueled her determination to become the first physician in her family.  At Duke University, Christina pursued a degree in Cultural Anthropology with minors in Global Health and Biology. Her time in Duke’s Anthropology department deepened her ability to effectively ask questions, which now helps her build connections with her patients. Christina’s passion for global health equity led her to engage with health systems in Cameroon, Guatemala, Uganda, and Belize, while remaining dedicated to tackling health inequities in her own backyard.  Christina attended UNC School of Medicine where she honed her commitment to health equity through leadership roles in the Student National Medical Association, advocacy for North Carolina’s Latinx population and her home rural communities and obtaining a Master of Public Health. Her involvement in mentorship and pipeline programs emphasized her dedication to shaping future healthcare leaders, particularly those underrepresented in medicine. These experiences have shaped her holistic approach to healthcare and highlight her value of primary care to partner with patients and foster community health.  Christina is thrilled to embark on her career in Family Medicine at Swedish Cherry Hill and Carolyn Downs, drawn by the legacy of advocacy for marginalized communities. She is eager to contribute her skills and passion to the Seattle area with clinical interests in chronic disease management, OB/prenatal care, procedures, community health, global public health, and underserved populations. Outside of medicine, Christina enjoys dance fitness, a good movie, tennis, spending time in her church community, and moments with family on the east coast beaches.

Site: First Hill Family Medicine Clinic
Medical School: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine
Pronouns: He/Him/His

I grew up in the land of Disney World, alligators, and humidity - Florida. Specifically, Jacksonville, Florida.

I went to college at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) and studied Microbiology and Sociology, then went to Johns Hopkins for an MHS in infectious disease epidemiology before going back home to Florida to work as an epidemiologist at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida. Working in this role during the COVID-19 pandemic laid bare the glaring inequities in our health system that I felt needed to be addressed. I decided to make a cross-country roadtrip for medical school to be in the inaugural class at Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine in Los Angeles, California. Their focus on population health management, centering the health needs of marginalized populations, and the role of physicians in advocating for patients resonated with many of the reasons that drew me to a career in medicine.

Along the way I focused on my passions of LGBTQ+ health, gender affirming care, and HIV care. Whether authoring textbook chapters on chronic disease burden among transgender and gender-diverse populations or working with HIV-testing organizations to broaden the communities they reach, I aimed to ensure populations marginalized by the healthcare system have their care needs met.

My goal is to provide high quality primary care that is accessible, affirming, and centered on shared-decision making. I am my happiest when my patients feel they are being heard and that they are in control of their healthcare. Swedish First Hill seemed to cherish these values as deeply as I do, so I am excited to take my next step in training as a physician here.

When I’m not in the clinic or hospital I love to find a quiet hike (preferably with a view or water feature), read a book, watch a Disney movie, or plan my next adventure with my partner.

Site: Rural Training Track
Medical School: Rush Medical College
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Andres Gutierrez Gonzalez was born in Yuma, AZ, but he was raised in the bordering towns of San Luis R.C., Sonora, Mexico, and San Luis, AZ. In these towns, he was actively involved in the skateboarding and music scene, playing the trumpet for the town mariachi and being the drummer in his after-school metal rock band with many performances in garages around town.

He completed his undergraduate degree in Public Health at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. After that, he joined the United States Air Force as a Mental Health Technician, during which he became a Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor for service members and their families. Following six years of active-duty service, he enrolled at the University of North Texas Health Science Center to complete a graduate degree in Medical Science in preparation for applying and attending medical school at Rush Medical College in Chicago, IL.  Andres is currently part of the Rural Training Track at Swedish Cherry Hill and, coming from a small town, he hopes to eventually practice medicine in a similar community setting. His clinical interests include comprehensive OB, procedures, wound care, and medicine in low-resource environments. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys woodworking/DIY projects, PC gaming, SCUBA diving, language learning, and is constantly on the hunt for the best ramen spot wherever he is.

Site: Downtown Family Medicine (DFM)
Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up in Northern New Jersey hiking through the mountains Harriman State Park with my family's dogs, and growing a love of bagels and lox. After a summer traveling the country as part of the color guard on tour with a professional marching band (Go Jersey Surf!), I made the big jump to attend college in Tuscaloosa, Alabama where I studied chemical engineering, did research on cancer stem cells, led service learning trips throughout the Southeast, and discovered the world of medicine and public health while working in the local ER.

I was lucky enough to attend medical school at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, and spent my clinical rotations in the Asheville Longitudinal Curriculum. It was well worth the long (but beautiful) drives on country roads to learn from my preceptors and mentors working in federally-qualified health centers and rural health centers throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina. It instilled in me a love of Appalachia and inspired me to work in under-resourced settings in the future.

I even decided to spend an extra year at UNC getting my MPH to dive more into reproductive and LGBTQ+ health policy. I had the amazing opportunity to lead a project spatially mapping youth-gender affirming care bans with the Campaign for Southern Equality, and dive into qualitative research on the Medicaid waiting period for permanent contraception and provider bias in contraceptive counseling for LGBTQ+ youth.

Even over Zoom, the humble and caring culture of medical education and commitment to community medicine and advocacy at Swedish First Hill and the Downtown Family Medicine Clinic drew me in. I am also so excited to explore the amazing food and outdoor spaces of the Pacific Northwest. Some of my many interests in family medicine include reproductive health, gender-affirming care, addiction medicine, refugee health, adolescent medicine, and health policy. In my free time, I enjoy playing fetch with my cat Toast, doing yoga, baking, bird-watching, camping, hiking, and traveling.

Site: Downtown Family Medicine (DFM)
Medical School: University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up in Santa Cruz, California where I learned to love the ocean and mountains at a young age. For most of my life I thought I’d work in education, specifically environmental education, because both my parents were teachers. In college, I loved studying ecology and I graduated with a biology degree from Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota.

Following graduation, I had the opportunity to be a medical scribe at Stanford Family Medicine. Caring for families in the clinic inspired me to apply to medical school! I am fortunate to be a graduate of UC Davis School of Medicine. I was a part of the Rural PRIME program, which allowed me to work in hospitals and clinics in small towns across California. In these settings, my love for family medicine deepened, especially as I explored obstetrical care in family medicine and improving healthcare access.

I hope to bring these passions to my work at Swedish Hospital and the Downtown Family Medicine Clinic. My partner and I are also looking forward to swimming in the lakes and tasting new restaurants in Seattle!

Site: Sea Mar
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Emma was born and raised in Aguascalientes, Mexico before immigrating to the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), when she was eight years old. Growing up in the RGV, she witnessed a blend of cultures and a vast diversity of social circumstances. She fell in love with different cultures, traditional foods, and most of all- people. She attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston for medical school through an early acceptance program. During second year of medical school, she became Co-President of Frontera de Salud, the largest interprofessional organization at her institution, and led vaccination campaigns to combat the COVID-19 pandemic at its peak, hosted diabetes education workshops, and helped establish a community garden at a local nursing home. Wanting to further her skills in addressing social determinants of health, she was part of the interprofessional team at St. Vincent’s Hope Clinic. There she helped vulnerable populations access specialty care and medications. These experiences reinforced the importance of assessing health literacy and social determinants of health to understand patients' needs. Emma is overjoyed to be joining the family medicine residency program at Swedish Cherry Hill and SeaMar to become the best family medicine doctor she can be! Her interests within family medicine include global health, geriatrics, obstetrics, preventative medicine and medical education. In her free time, Emma enjoys playing tennis, riding her bike along the coast, and watching the Great British Baking shows.

Site: Cherry Hill
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs

Anagha, was born in India and has lived many places since! When asked “where is home” they answer, “home is wherever I am!”. They believe in spreading many roots for a very large tree, and nurturing meaningful connections in all the places they are. Anagha’s choice to pursue medicine – and family medicine in particular – was a natural extension of their commitment to building intentional, loving, and radical community wherever they go. They believe the way to do this is through sincere advocacy for patients as individuals and by challenging harmful structures at large.  Anagha attended undergrad in St. Louis at Washington University in St. Louis. Here, they were a passionate student organizer, pursuing structural justice for BIPOC in a city with a long history of redlining and economic inequity. They subsequently pursued medical school and a master’s in public health at Tulane University in New Orleans. In New Orleans, they ran a harm reduction clinic, did curricular development for racial and social justice in the school of medicine, and worked regularly with unhoused persons both within and outside of the healthcare space. Through their experiences, they uncovered a deep appreciation for harm reduction, queer health, health for gender diverse populations, and health equity for all marginalized groups.   Anagha is so excited to be a resident at Swedish Cherry Hill! They have interests in full spectrum family medicine, including inpatient medicine, and obstetrics. They also have special interests in addiction medicine, HIV medicine, and gender affirming therapies. When they aren’t learning medicine and working hard to be the best physician they can be, you can find them outdoors (hiking, camping, kayaking), in the bouldering gym, expanding their board game collection, reading a good book, or in the mosh pit at a punk show! Or they may be relaxing at home with their husband D’Angelo and two cats, Cabbage and Lemon Pepper. 

Site: First Hill Family Medicine Clinic
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up in Seattle and developed a love for the rain, green spaces, and the tight-knit family and communities that raised me. I learned to value community building, first on a personal scale and later on a societal scale; I learned about equity and justice and the importance of advocating for our fellow human beings, and that’s how I found my way to medicine, and ultimately family medicine.

I went to Whitman College and got my BA in psychology, and before going on to medical school I spent a few years back in Seattle working as a Family Medicine scribe, volunteering at a harm reduction organization for people who use drugs, living in Oaxaca and learning about the Mexican medical system (and the art, and the food), and doing humanitarian work with migrants at the US/Mexico border.

After a detour back home to spend the initial Covid lockdown with family, I went to New York to attend the University of Rochester for medical school.

I’m thrilled to be back home in Seattle for residency. In my free time I love hiking and backpacking, running/swimming/biking and competing in the occasional triathlon, hosting dinner parties, cooking and baking, reading in my hammock, and (casually, poorly) playing pickup basketball, frisbee, and volleyball.

Site: First Hill Family Medicine Clinic
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Pronouns: She/They

I was raised in Minnesota and grew up on the shoulders of strong-willed grandmas and their incredible Indian and Chinese-Filipino food! At the University of Notre Dame, I studied Neuroscience and Behavior and minored in Poverty Studies. My capstone project involved community-based research surrounding climate change’s impact on food insecurity in South Bend. To explore this further and reconnect to my roots, I then spent two years at the Danny Woo Community Garden, a 1.5 acre urban oasis in the heart of Seattle’s International District. There, I taught environmental justice literacy to youth of color and grew vegetables (like shiso and taro) with elder, AAPI-immigrant gardeners. In medical school, I co-founded the Missouri Clinicians for Climate Action and trauma-informed care task force, organized for utility democracy with the River City Climate Collective, campaigned for state-wide Medicaid expansion with SNaHP, distributed dignified survival supplies to unhoused folks with TentMission, and served as a birth doula for domestic violence survivors.

I love family practice because of its unique longitudinality and proximity to issues of (in)justice. As a community medicine physician, I hope to address my patients’ barriers to health within and beyond the clinical setting. It is so energizing when public dissent is harnessed for social action and I am deeply committed to anti-oppression work at all levels. I envision a career where I can meet patients where they are at (i.e. street/outreach medicine), incorporate ancestral healing practices with the strengths of Western medicine, and provide compassionate, comprehensive primary care.

In addition to learning from community organizers, I enjoy climbing and hiking (original!), tending to my porch herbs, dog-sitting, hosting dinner parties, picnicking, and staring-in-awe at mama Rainier :)

Site: Ballard
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up just outside of Dallas and decided to stay close to home to attend the University of North Texas where I earned my bachelor's in biology with a minor in chemistry. I always knew I wanted to go into medicine, but after undergrad I took a few gap years to travel the world a little and live life outside of academia. I eventually returned to UNT and earned my master's in medical science.

My medical school journey brought me to North Carolina where I attended Campbell University. During my training, I found a passion for serving underserved communities, recognizing health disparities, acting as a patient advocate, and prioritizing lifestyle intervention education. I also got to explore the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachian trail, which inspired me to seek out a residency near the mountains.

I was drawn to Seattle for all the exciting opportunities available both in the city and nature surrounding it. Swedish stood out to me as a program that was passionate about serving vulnerable communities and addressing issues within our healthcare system all while maintaining balance between medicine and our personal lives.

My special interests in medicine include reproductive healthcare advocacy and addressing chronic disease through preventive measures and lifestyle education. Outside of medicine, you can usually find me hiking, backpacking, paddle boarding, reading a good fantasy novel, water-coloring, and wandering through farmers markets.

Site: First Hill Family Medicine Clinic
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

I grew up in SeaTac, WA after immigrating to the US with my family at the age of four. Being a product of a diverse community really molded my perspective on life and my ultimate goals for a career in medicine. I became interested in medicine while studying biology at the University of Washington and then became active in the pre-med association for minority students, where I learned about social determinants of health and how physicians can be community advocates.

I spent a year as an AmeriCorps member working at an organization training undergraduates in mentorship and antiracism in service of supporting south Seattle high schoolers with college access. During this time I also began working in an ER where I became more acquainted with the healthcare system and saw up close the ways in which marginalized communities can fall through the cracks. Ultimately I gravitated to family medicine as a conduit for my desire to be of service to my community in a way that I find fulfilling. While attending medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, I served on the board of our family medicine organization as well as the Washington association of family physicians, where I benefited from the perspectives of family physicians practicing full spectrum family medicine in underserved environments.

As a primary care provider I am excited to have the privilege to build relationships with patients and I seek to understand their health priorities and be their best advocate. I am passionate about preventative health, women's health and providing care through a social justice framework. I am grateful to be able to work in the community I call home!

Site: Sea Mar
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Pronouns: He/Him/His

Jose was born in the southwest state of Jalisco, Mexico but has lived most of his life in the Pacific Northwest when he moved to Washington State at the age of seven. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of Washington in 2016. As an undergraduate, Jose participated in service opportunities in the areas of education, immigrant and migrant health services which fueled his interest in pursuing medicine as a career.  Prior to attending medical school at the University of Washington in 2020, Jose worked as a Clinical Health Educator at a local non-profit organization in northern Washington which focused heavily on chronic care management of common diseases like diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and navigating the many social factors involved in said diseases.  During medical school, he continued his community involvement as part of the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA), which focused on mentorship of undergraduate students wanting to pursue medicine and promoting health equity in medically underserved communities. Jose has broad interests within family medicine but is particularly passionate about immigrant and refugee health. He is thrilled to be joining the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine residency program where he can continue to learn to provide compassionate, culturally appropriate, quality healthcare for patients most in need. He also feels particularly honored to have the opportunity to care for Spanish-speaking patients in his continuity clinic at Sea Mar, a clinic he has known for many years and whose population is very dear to him.  Outside of medicine, Jose enjoys curling up with a good book, watching a good show or exploring the city for hidden culinary gems along with an occasional karaoke night.

Site: Seattle Indian Health Board
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Kendra is originally from a small town in Canada but moved to the Chicago suburbs at a young age. In 2012, she earned her Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she had the opportunity to study Spanish and spend a semester in Lima, Peru where she fell in love with Latin America. Upon graduating, she moved back to South America and spent four years working with various non-profit organizations in Peru and Colombia dedicated to improving access to education, housing, and healthcare for underserved communities. Her time spent in Latin America motivated her to pursue medical school with the hopes of one day empowering communities through access to health care.  Prior to starting medical school at Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Colorado, Kendra had the opportunity to explore diverse roles in the healthcare field; she supported public health initiatives in Guatemala through the University of Colorado Center for Global Health, improved access to care for the Latinx immigrant community as a medical interpreter, supported seniors as a caregiver in an assisted living community, and provided comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services as medical assistant at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains. She continued much of this work in medical school by serving as a board member for her local chapter of Medical Students for Choice, learning more about addressing social determinants of health as a member of the Urban Underserved Track, and working with a group of fellow students to start a Medical Spanish Interest Group on campus.  Kendra is excited and humbled to be a part of the Seattle Indian Health Board and broader Cherry Hill communities. Her clinical interests include obstetrics and all things reproductive health, global health, caring for immigrant and refugee communities, adolescent health, and end of life care. In her free time, Kendra loves exploring the Seattle food scene and getting outside whenever possible to enjoy the incredible scenery Washington has to offer with her partner and their dog Remy.

Site: Seattle Indian Health Board
Medical School: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Anna was born and raised by Chinese immigrant parents in the port city of Duluth, Minnesota known for its iconic Aerial Lift Bridge and picturesque views of Lake Superior. She attended Northeastern University in Boston where she studied Behavioral Neuroscience. Her curiosity in medicine led her to explore cognitive decline and gastrointestinal oncology research, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology. She attended Johns Hopkins University and received a master’s in biotechnology prior to starting medical school at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine (ESFCOM) at Washington State University. As a first-generation college student, Anna’s limited access to mentors growing up fueled her desire to help others navigate through similar challenges. During her time at ESFCOM, Anna found fulfillment in mentoring underserved high school and incoming medical students.  Anna is excited to be working with underserved communities because she understands firsthand how financial concerns, language barriers, and unfamiliarity with the healthcare system can create barriers to seeking medical care. Anna is also passionate about obstetrics and reproductive health, medical education, global health, behavioral health, and finding ways to leverage technology in medicine.  Outside of medicine, Anna cherishes moments with her friends, family, and husband Dan, enjoys baking desserts, exploring nature through hikes with scenic views, discovering new coffee shops, and pursuing creative arts and crafts projects.

Site: Cherry Hill
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Kinsey (she/her) proudly hails from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and is affectionately known as a “Yooper.” Her formative years were spent homeschooling, immersed in experiential learning in the outdoors and within her community—with activities ranging from tapping maple trees to assisting in wiring a house for family friends. These experiences ignited her passion for community engagement, appreciation for diverse human experiences, and meaningful individual connection.  Her academic journey led her to study biological anthropology at the University of Michigan, where she integrated her passions into understanding the interplay of human biology, culture, and societal pressures and dynamics. After living in Chicago, Kinsey returned to pursue her medical degree and master’s in public health also at the University of Michigan. She championed issues such as sustainability, reproductive health, equity, and social justice, illustrated by her role as a Dow Sustainability Fellow at the Graham Sustainability Institute. Here, she focused on sustainable advancements in shea butter production to empower women in northern Ghana.  Passionate about adolescent reproductive health, Kinsey also conducted qualitative research amplifying the voices and perspectives of adolescents nationwide on abortion care in a post-Dobbs era. With further interests in healthcare policy, she served on the Advocacy Committee for the Michigan Academy of Family Physicians, collaborated with the Detroit Health Department on community health strategies, and contributed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice initiatives within medical education through her role in the Student Diversity Council. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kinsey worked in the role as program director for GET Access, enhancing telehealth services to promote equitable patient care. She furthered her impact as community outreach coordinator at the University of Michigan Student-Run Free Clinic.  

Excited to join the Cherry Hill community and embrace the glorious beauty of the Pacific Northwest's water and mountains, Kinsey looks forward to learning from and alongside her patients and colleagues. She remains dedicated to health equity and justice, addiction medicine, health at every size principle, LGBTQIA+ health, reproductive health, and adolescent medicine through her clinical practice and advocacy efforts. She finds joy in exploring the outdoors (especially with other people) through hiking, backpacking, bike-packing, climbing, trail running, and skiing. Additionally, she attempts to indulge her limited creative side by getting her hands dirty in clay throwing pottery (and dancing when possible)!