I grew up in the Los Angeles area, leaving only to attend UC Berkeley for undergraduate studies.  I returned to Los Angeles to attend the USC School of Medicine, staying to complete my residency and fellowships in pathology at the Los Angeles+USC Medical Center.  I specialize in Hematopathology, the study of the diseases affecting the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes.  I was raised as a Disciples of Christ, but left the church for several decades before returning to God – finding a spiritual home amidst the parishioners of All Saints Parish.  My ministries are focused on food distribution, the homeless and HIV/AIDS education.