Staff Directory

Abby believes “the field of Public Health is dynamic, collaborative and leads to innovative health approaches.” She is an experienced professional using strategy to improve health outcomes, and is an advocate for social justice.

Going to the farmers market was a family favorite activity growing up. It has taught me so much about connecting the hard work our farmers and producers put into their products and supporting our local community businesses.

I've been a resident of Greenfield all my life and an employee of Greenfield for many, many years! I enjoy making a difference in people's lives and helping when I can. You will see me at the front desk, at our various clinics and events and also at our farmers market. Stop and say "hi!"

"That's when I feel most alive, when I'm helping people." -Paul Farmer

Feels strongly about continuing to advocate to the general public the importance of taking action to prevent health issues versus reacting to them.

“Your body hears everything your mind says.” – Naomi Judd. What inspires me to work in public health is reaching and providing resources to communities that are underserved.

"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better." - Maya Angelou

It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences. - Audre Lorde

As a nurse in public health, we help to prevent disease transmission in the community, provide health screenings, educate the public about health topics, and plan community health events according to the needs in our community. Our focus is on providing care for our most vulnerable populations to promote health equity for all.

What I love about Public Health is seeing the positive growth and change in an individual or community that I have worked with.

To me, public health means using an upstream approach to address issues and provide education to improve the health of individuals and the communities in which they live. I was inspired to work in public health because while working in a hospital as a RN, I felt like I did not have enough time to educate my patients. I wanted to work in a setting where I could educate people, promote health and wellness, work to increase access to healthcare, and address inequities in healthcare.

“Why treat people and send them back to the conditions that made them sick?”— Michael Marmot. We must not only identify the medical needs of an individual, but also the social and economic factors that are influencing their ability to be healthy.