Denise is a Southern California native that relocated to Arizona 22 years ago. She has been married for 27 years and they have 4 beautiful children. She has been a nurse for 26 years, worked mostly in the Women and Infant services. Her first love of nursing was antepartum at Banner Good Samaritan and Banner Estrella. She was introduced to school nursing 8 years ago when I started at Archway Trivium West, a Great Hearts Charter School in Goodyear, Arizona. School nursing was much different than the hospital and quickly became a newfound love in her nursing career. She was promoted to the Director of Nursing position three years ago and she has absolutely loved her new role. There is so much to still learn in nursing and adapt to as our profession is always changing. Her favorite food is sushi, She loves to read her bible and dance in front of her kids just to embarrass them. She looks forward to being the SNOA Vice President and captivating all the position has to offer.