Bio


As the Fellowship Programs Manager for the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine I am responsible for overseeing program management and administration of ACGME accredited clinical fellowship programs, this includes development and implementation of policies, procedures, guidelines and program activities. I am interested in finding ways to bridge gaps in fellow education by developing cross fellowship initiatives such as financial policies and bringing a holistic approach to the curriculum for our fellows in various areas such as curriculum development, finance, wellness, and global health. My career journey in the Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine started in October 2000 including various roles such as Fellowship Program Supervisor, Senior Fellowship Coordinator, Fellowship Coordinator and my first position in the department as an Administrative Associate for the Research Division.

I am passionate about mentorship for program coordinators and working on program development initiatives with our Senior Manager of Education, Dr. Candice Kunkle. I am committed to supporting fellows in achieving their academic and career goals while optimizing program efficiency and impact.

My personal hobbies include make-up artistry, hiking, walking, event planning, home renovations and spending time with family/friends. One of my favorite hobbies is planning events and parties.

Current Role at Stanford


Fellowship Programs Manager

Supervisors


Honors & Awards


  • Excellence in Education Administration Award, Department of Anesthesiology, Anesthesia Education Services (2025, May)
  • Cheers for Peers, Department of Anesthesiology (2024, February)
  • Debra L. Dooley GME Program Coordinator Excellence Award, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (2023, February)
  • Service Excellence Award, Department of Anesthesiology, Fellowship Programs (2019, July)
  • Annual Staff Award, Department of Anesthesiology (2008, June)

Education & Certifications


  • Supervisor Academy, Stanford University School of Medicine, Certificate of Completion (2019)
  • C-TAGME, National Board for Certification of Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) Programs, Certificate of Completion (2017)
  • Manager Academy, Stanford University, Certificate of Completion (2017)
  • BA, San Jose State University, Sociology (2016)

Projects


  • Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) Mentor, Stanford University School of Medicine (8/1/2020 - 5/31/2021)

    "The Stanford Medicine LEAD Program is a 10-month longitudinal leadership program for residents and fellows across GME to develop leadership and scholarship skills in addressing issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), to produce leaders in academic medicine dedicated to DEI, and to improve the culture of medicine."
    https://med.stanford.edu/odme/residents-and-fellows/lead.html

    Location

    Stanford Health Care

Service, Volunteer and Community Work


  • 5/29/25 - AES Volunteer Opportunity: Community Service Project with Ecumenical Hunger Program, Ecumenical Hunger Program

    AES team worked together to sort and put together food, hygiene products, and home good items. By giving back, we not only support those in need but also remind ourselves that we are part of a larger community. This experience deepens our appreciation for the importance of meaningful relationships as we serve our neighbors alongside our fellow sisters and brothers.

    Location

    East Palo Alto, CA

  • 11/26/24 - Fellowhip Team Volunteer Opportunity: Second Harvest Food Bank, Second Harvest Food Bank, Palo Alto Child Care Community Center

    Volunteering the gift of time is precious. The fellowship team volunteered together to give back to the local community by setting up tables, unload food, distribute groceries and fresh produce to the community.

    Location

    Palo Alto, CA

Personal Interests


Make-up artistry, traveling, wine, hiking and event planning

Professional Interests


Graduate Medical Education (GME), fellowship program management, develop and implement initiatives for fellow development, curriculum development, diversity, wellness initiatives, team-building

Work Experience


  • Fellowship Programs Manager, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Stanford University School of Medicine (2/7/2022 - Present)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Fellowship Program Supervisor, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Stanford University School of Medicine (4/2019 - 2/6/2022)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Senior Fellowship Coordinator, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Stanford University School of Medicine (6/2017 - 3/2019)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Fellowship Coordinator, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Stanford University School of Medicine (10/2004 - 6/2017)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

  • Administrative Associate, Dept. of Anesthesiology, Research Division, Stanford University School of Medicine (10/2000 - 10/2004)

    Location

    Stanford, CA

Skills and Expertise


    Administrative Operations
      Adobe
      Axess - Timecards
      Change Management
      Communication
      Employee Engagement
      Event Planning
      Google Drive
      Google Forms
      Google Sheets
      Leadership
      Microsoft Office
      Microsoft Word
      Oracle Financials Systems
      Organization/Prioritization
      Outlook
      PeopleSoft
      Process Improvement
      Project Management
      Purchasing
      Slack
      Task Management
      Team Building
      Video Conferencing
      Zoom
    Information Technology
      Collaboration
      Health Care
      Leadership
      Process Improvement
      Professional Development and Training

Professional Affiliations and Activities


  • Mentor, SHC Well-being Committee, Supporting Trainees who are Parents (2025 - Present)
  • Member, SHC GME Program Coordinator/Program Manager Advisory Council (2025 - Present)
  • Member, Anesthesia Communications Council (2024 - Present)
  • Member, Critical Care Diversity Council (2020 - 2024)
  • Mentor, Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD), Stanford University School of Medicine (2020 - 2021)

All Publications


  • Moral Injury: How It Affects Us and Tools to Combat It. MedEdPORTAL : the journal of teaching and learning resources Arquette, C., Peicher, V., Ajayi, A., Alvarez, D., Mao, A., Nguyen, T., Sawyer, A., Sears, C. M., Carragee, E. J., Floyd, B., Mahanay, B., Blankenburg, R. 2023; 19: 11357

    Abstract

    Introduction: Moral injury comprises feelings of guilt, despair, shame, and/or helplessness from having one's morals transgressed. Those underrepresented in health care are more likely to experience moral injury arising from micro- and macroaggressions. This workshop was designed for interprofessional health care providers ranging from students to program leadership to raise awareness about moral injury and provide tools to combat it.Methods: This 75-minute interactive workshop explored moral injury through a health care lens. It included components of lecture, case-based learning, small-group discussion, and individual reflection. Participants completed anonymous postworkshop evaluations, providing data on satisfaction and intention to change practice. We used descriptive statistics to analyze the quantitative data and applied content analysis to the qualitative data.Results: The workshop was presented at two local academic conferences. Data were collected from 34 out of 60 participants, for a response rate of 57%. Ninety-seven percent of participants felt the workshop helped them define and identify moral injury and was a valuable use of their time, as well as indicating they would apply the information learned in their daily life. One hundred percent would recommend the workshop to a friend or colleague. Almost half felt they could implement strategies to address moral injury after participating in the workshop.Discussion: This workshop proved to be a valuable tool to define and discuss moral injury. The materials can be adapted to a broad audience.

    View details for DOI 10.15766/mep_2374-8265.11357

    View details for PubMedID 37927405