From Business: About Sheryl Vinci The desire to pursue a career in medicine/nursing, was clear to Sheryl Vinci, PMHNP, due to a personal experience with being sick when she was younger. “I…

From Business: Jennifer received her bachelor of science nursing degree at Valparaiso University, master degree from Indiana Wesleyan University, and post-masters degree at the University of…

From Business: Sarah Geyer, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, joined the US Air Force after high school, and worked as a Mental Health Technician in Germany for four years. She…

From Business: About Wendi Brandon “I’ve always been interested in being there for others,” says Wendi Brandon, PMHNP. Her interest in helping others in a greater capacity came while she was…

From Business: About Jacqueline Mental health experts are a vital part of health care – because mental wellness affects physical health, too. But stigmas surrounding mental health make it…

From Business: About Jamie Henderson, PMHNP After working in various psychiatry-related roles for more than 10 years – from mental health technician to mental health nurse to psychiatric…

From Business: About Kristen Meet Kristen Atwood. Her inspiration to pursue a career in medicine wasn’t tied to one specific moment. Instead, it was her desire to ease the pain of others and…

From Business: About Erin Barth Erin Barth knew she wanted a profession in nursing from a young age. “I grew up watching my mom as a nurse and I knew I wanted to be a nurse as well. I would…

From Business: About Loren Calderone Loren Calderone grew up watch her dad, a fireman, work to keep their community safe. The profound impact his work had on people’s lives stuck with her and…

From Business: About Emilee Tehrani From a very young age, Emilee Tehrani was interested in medicine. “I knew I wanted to help people,” she said. “I strive to be an active listener who will…

From Business: About Jordan Walczewski Helping others was always something Jordan Walczewski, AGACNP, knew she wanted to do. In high school, she volunteered at a hospital and learned why each…

From Business: About Rebecca Tarwacki An important lesson Rebecca Tarwacki learned on her path to becoming a family nurse practitioner is that each patient is unique and the care she provides…

From Business: About Catherine Walker When Catherine Walker sees a patient, she really listens to what they have to say. “I treat their physical conditions, but I also provide an empathetic…

From Business: About Haley Haley Bywaters knew at an early age that she wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Her inspiration came from her mother who was a nurse in a neonatal…

From Business: About Jennifer Hartl, FNP Jennifer Hartl, FNP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner who is board certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She believes healthcare…

From Business: About Walter Osorio Nurse Practitioner Walter Osorio says he always knew he wanted to help people feel better and increase their quality of life. “I became attracted to the…

From Business: Abbie Maes, NP - Beacon Medical Group Trauma & Surgical Services in South Bend, IN, is your dedicated partner in healthcare specializing in trauma and surgical services for…

From Business: About Alexis Green From an early age, Alexis Green, AGACNPBC, was drawn to science and medicine. Her interest deepened in high school when a close family member was…

From Business: About Erik Olson Erik Olson, AGACNP, wants his patients to know he has first-hand experience in being the patient lying in the hospital bed, scared and wondering if he was…

From Business: Jazmine Weldy is a first-generation college graduate and the first in her family to enter the medical field. “I have wanted a career in medicine since I was in high school,”…

From Business: About Nicole Wheeler A naturally caring person with a desire to help others in need, a career in medicine was an easy choice for Nicole Wheeler, AGACNP. “During a biology…

From Business: About Andriana Benge At age seven, Andriana Benge, NP, already had a career in medicine in mind. “I remember sitting in the doctor’s office telling the nurse that when she had…

From Business: Daniel received his master's degree in nursing and family nurse practitioner degree from the University of Southern Indiana in Evansville and a master's degree in exercise…

From Business: About Briana Long Between having a mom who was a nurse, an older sister who is an oncologist and her own personal health conditions, it wasn’t a surprise that Briana Long, NP,…

From Business: About Jaclyn Fusco Through the majority of her childhood, Jaclyn Fusco, PNP, watched nurses care for her brother who was battling Leukemia. She admired his nurses’ abilities to…

From Business: Elizabeth is a native of the South Bend/Mishawaka area. She attended Purdue University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing in 1996. Following graduation, she…

From Business: Melissa received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Bethel College in Mishawaka and her master's degree in nursing from Indiana University South Bend. She served as a staff…

From Business: About Amanda Doeden Nurse Practitioner Amanda Doeden’s approach to care stems from her belief that everyone is a valuable asset to the community. “My philosophy is to provide…