In 2009, Caitlin graduated high honors with a Master’s of Social Work and a Master’s of Criminal Justice from Loma Linda University in Southern CA. Caitlin went on to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2014. Caitlin has been working at Valley Children’s Hospital as a social worker since early 2012 in the Neurology Department where she specialized in Epilepsy as well as mental health. Most recently, over the last three years, she has been Valley Children’s Epilepsy Program Manager.

Caitlin loves this role, as she is able to take her experiences with patients and families who live with epilepsy to create, build and implement patient, family and community support programs. Caitlin’s goal remains to Elevate Epilepsy and break down surrounding stigma through education and awareness campaigns. She has helped create a Seizure Safe Program at Valley Children’s Hospital, Seizure Medication Administration Videos, School Education Trainings among other initiatives. Caitlin is excited to join Epilepsy Alliance America as a Board member to help join in the mission to provide epilepsy care and expand access to resources for families across the United States.