CARE TEAM MEMBERS
Meet the Firefly team
We may be virtual, but our people are very real. These are the friendly faces delivering Firefly primary care.
Choosing your care team
Physicians and nurse practitioners
All it took was an 8th grade anatomy class for me to realize I wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. Since then, I’ve dedicated myself to providing patients the individualized care they deserve. My commitment to giving people the support they need in their healthcare journey inspired me to join the Firefly team, providing primary care centered around each patient’s unique needs.
Between my life experiences and naturally caring demeanor, nursing was an obvious choice for me. I have a passion for lifestyle medicine and believe each patient knows their body and health journey best. I’m dedicated to helping patients succeed and I focus on their unique needs to help them live their healthiest lives.
I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school and served five years in a highly technical occupation. I loved working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and became a nurse so I could have a more direct and positive impact on people. I thoroughly enjoy getting to know my patients and working with them to reach their health and well-being goals.
I’m from a family of nurses, doctors, and other healthcare providers. My father is a retired anesthesiologist who practiced in Greenfield, MA for over 40 years. His hospital’s community outreach and network of providers impacted me at a young age and I was eager to be a part of a system like his. I chose family medicine because it aligns with one of my strengths — fostering connections with patients.
As a primary care physician, I value really getting to know my patients because strong relationships lead to better communication and care. Firefly takes this one step further to include not just a physician, but an entire care team. I'm thrilled to join the mission to provide such high quality of care to more people.
I’ve worked in various healthcare settings, including primary and urgent care. After years in conventional medicine, I joined Firefly to help patients navigate the healthcare system and foster a more personal provider-patient relationship. I have a passion for healthcare and continuing education, and I’m an adjunct faculty member at Northeastern University.
I believe everyone deserves high-quality primary care. With my years in practice and having served as the founding co-director of Harvard Medical School’s Center for Primary Care and their Program in Global Primary Care and Social Change, I’ve seen enough to know where the system falls short. That’s why I started Firefly — to offer people easy access to exceptional primary care providers.
After years in traditional primary care, I knew I wanted a better way to deliver quality care to my patients. When I realized it didn’t exist, I decided to create it. I started Firefly Health to provide access to primary care when patients need it most. Since then, I’ve dedicated my career to supporting and empowering my patients to help them lead healthier lives.
My love of reading and science made choosing a career difficult, but I knew providing care would be deeply fulfilling. As a nurse, I’ve worked in a burn/trauma unit, bone marrow transplant, and the ICU. As an NP, I’ve been in community health and family practice, including street medicine and homeless healthcare. These experiences help me meet patients where they are in their lives and healthcare journeys.
My journey to healthcare took some twists and turns along the way, but all roads led me to becoming an NP. I started my career as a nurse at a community hospital and then with the Visiting Nurse Association. As an NP, I’ve worked in family medicine, urgent care, and travel medicine — sometimes all at once.
After working as a clinical social worker in a hospital, I pursued a career as a nurse practitioner. I’ve worked in a variety of clinical settings with diverse patients. Throughout these experiences, I’ve learned how a strong clinician-patient relationship helps patients achieve their health goals. I’m excited to partner with Firefly patients in their wellness journeys.
I began my career in physics and education before changing direction to become a primary care doctor. I spent 7 years practicing in a rural community health setting, while also teaching students and helping to grow and improve my organization. I joined Firefly Health to be a part of this amazing team that shares a passion for providing exceptional primary care and improving the healthcare system.
From the first moment I stepped into a patient room, I felt like I belonged. Listening, interacting, and caring for patients came naturally to me, while also challenging my heart, mind, and soul. Helping people live their healthiest lives is the most gratifying aspect of my career, motivating me to do my best work every day. I’m excited to empower patients to actively participate in their health.
After starting my career as an ER nurse, I became a nurse practitioner and moved into urgent care. During the pandemic, I served as a primary care provider. I decided to stay in that role because I liked the continuity it provided with my patients. I joined Firefly because I was so impressed with the mission to provide affordable care and close gaps in healthcare.
Inspired by my mother, a Visiting Nurse Association nurse, I knew early on I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. My aspirations to make a positive impact on my community shaped the type of primary care provider I am today. I believe in delivering evidence-based healthcare that puts patients first — that’s one of the main reasons I joined Firefly.
Even more care team members
From pediatric inpatient nursing to geriatric rehabilitation and end-of-life care, my diverse clinical experience gives me a broad perspective on patient care — and the many factors that contribute to health. I’m excited to work in a setting that provides compassionate, high-quality primary care wherever patients are in their health journeys.
After starting as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), I became a registered nurse (RN) working primarily in urgent care and maternal-child health. I love being a nurse and serving our Firefly members!
I always wanted a profession where I could make a real difference helping others. As a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified diabetes care and education specialist, I pair clinical expertise with empathy and active listening to support patients on their health journey. I believe in working together to build healthy, enjoyable habits that patients can stick with over the long haul.
I realized I wanted to become a nurse while nannying and caring for my infant cousin who was born with serious health issues. That experience helped me see that I could make a true difference in the lives of others even beyond my family.
I have a chronic desire to fix things and a passion for helping people at all stages of sickness and health. As a nurse, I’ve worked in many different settings, but I found my niche in primary care. I joined Firefly because I wanted to help primary care become what it should be, not what it has always been. Firefly empowers me to both support our members and work toward fixing healthcare as a whole.
I have a genuine passion for helping people. In fact, making connections and positively impacting a person’s well-being led me to a career in healthcare. As one of Firefly’s behavioral health specialists, I aim to make healthcare more collaborative and patient-focused. I work closely with my patients to help them feel empowered and healthy.
Crackly exam room paper? A PCP who doesn't know you? I didn’t aspire to work in primary care until I discovered Firefly and their mission to make the experience better for everyone. As a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, I know food and movement are essential to primary care. I build sustainable routines with patients by making exercise and eating for health fun, innovative, and creative.
My passion for helping others grow, heal, and become their best selves inspired me to dedicate my professional life to mental health care. I believe every individual has a variety of unique strengths and qualities that have the power to impact their life in a positive way. My goal is to help people identify and use their strengths to achieve emotional well-being and improve their quality of life.
I have always loved serving and caring for others, and nursing has provided me wonderful opportunities to do so. I have participated in medical missions in Mexico, Honduras, and Ethiopia.
I’ve always had a deep passion for supporting people in feeling and functioning their best. My goal is to help facilitate change without judgment and at the patient’s pace. I believe that therapy is a safe, collaborative space for people to access clarity and healthy empowerment. I work closely with patients to help them experience more freedom and stronger alignment with what matters most to them.
My experience as a registered dietitian nutritionist includes clinical nutrition, diabetes care and prevention, behavioral health, and more. I believe that improving health can be enjoyable when you create small habits, build on strengths, and set goals that go beyond a scale or lab report. I appreciate how Firefly improves care access and communication, always keeping the whole person at the forefront.
