She is a nurse-midwife providing expert witness services with over 30 years of professional experience in nursing and nurse-midwifery, including more than 10 years of involvement in legal consultation. Their clinical and academic background centers on maternal-newborn nursing and the care of women during pregnancy and childbirth, with experience informed by long-standing practice in nurse-midwifery and women’s health. The expert’s clinical practice includes pregnancy management, labor and delivery, postpartum care, and gynecologic and well-woman care. Their work reflects experience in nurse-midwifery care across hospital and community health settings, including care provided through nurse-midwifery services and community clinics. These areas are directly applicable to matters involving obstetrical care, nursing standards, and maternal health outcomes.

In addition to clinical practice, the expert has extensive experience in nursing and nurse-midwifery education, including teaching, clinical precepting, and curriculum development for nursing and nurse-midwifery students. Academic roles include serving as a Professor of Nursing and holding leadership positions such as Director of a Nurse-Midwifery Education Program and Director of Clinical Services, with responsibilities for program administration and clinical operations. The expert has also participated in accreditation processes for nursing and nurse-midwifery education programs, including involvement with national and state accreditation and regulatory review activities. Their expert witness experience includes case consultation in legal matters involving nursing and nurse-midwifery care. The expert holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and a Master of Science in Maternal-Newborn Nursing, along with formal education in nurse-midwifery. Certified Nurse-Midwife and Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner. Licensed as a Registered Nurse. Fellow of the American College of Nurse-Midwives.