Tell us about where you currently live (city/country) and how you ended up in this location.

Boston Massachusetts United States After spending several years living and training in different parts of the country ( Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Washington DC, Maryland, Georgia, Massachusetts) My family decided to make New England our new home.

Tell us about your work - your job title, where you work, how long you've worked in the field, areas of focus or research, etc.

Division Director of Urogynecology Reliant Medical Group (Optum Health) I am in my 4th year practicing in this role. Prior to this i was in academic practice at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta Georgia.

When and why did you decide to join IUGA?

I have been a member of IUGA since i was in fellowship training. I had the opportunity to present and publish my research through the IUGA organization. A very important part of my clinical practice currently involves international work and I currently go on medical mission work to Cape Verde West Africa every year. I have also worked in other countries doing urogynecologic surgeries. IUGA provides me with the opportunity to be involved in exchanging ideas and collaboration with other physicians and trainees all around the world.

What has been your most rewarding or memorable IUGA experience?

Having the opportunity to attend the IUGA conference in Cape Town, South Africa Networking with fellows from different part of the world through collaboration efforts with Boston Scientific.

What are your hobbies? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

Playing Football (Soccer) Travelling