Jennifer is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Arizona State University in 2012. From there, she decided to start her career as a Registered Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit. She was determined to continue on with her education and pursued her Master of Science in Nursing from Grand Canyon University, where she graduated from in 2024. Jennifer is a current member of the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau.
Jennifer is passionate about providing holistic, quality care that promotes health and wellbeing. She believes her patients should have the opportunity to be active participants in the management of their healthcare as she feels shared decision making is vital to positive patient outcomes. Jennifer also believes it is important to provide treatment options based on the best evidence-based recommendations. It is her goal to establish patient relationships which allow open communication and improved long-term outcomes for all of her patients.
A message from Jennifer…
I am very excited to shift my career focus from managing those in critical condition to promoting health and preventing disease progression. My years spent working in critical care allowed me an opportunity to advocate for countless patients and I have learned how important it is for all patients to feel heard. I value patients beliefs and want to make sure that all those under my care feel that they are getting the very best treatments.
I am a Arizona native and have lived throughout the state. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé, family, and friends. For fun, I enjoy reading, traveling, listening to podcasts, and playing video games with my fiancé.
Michelle Correa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at Arizona State University in 2020. At that time, she investigated and presented her research, which has been published at the Arizona State University repository and Arizona Nurses Association journal and selected for presentation at the Western Institute of Nursing Conference (“E-Cigarette and Subsequent Smoking Use and Relationship to E-Cigarette Quit Attempts Among College Students,” 2020). After working inpatient with patients across the lifespan during the pandemic, she felt that she could provide more help beyond the nursing role. She pursued her education and graduated with her Doctorate of Nursing Practice with a specialization in family practice at the University of Arizona in 2023. At that time, she investigated and presented her research, which has been published at the University of Arizona repository and Arizona Nurses Association journal (“Incorporating Mindful Eating into Diabetes Self-Management Education at an Arizona Primary Care Clinic,” 2023).
Michelle believes in the promotion of health and well-being by integrating clinical practice guidelines with patient preferences. She believes in staying up-to-date with the latest education and research and applies this to her patient care. Michelle is passionate about promoting positive health outcomes and preventing disease incidence and subsequent complications in the short- and long-term for her patients.
A message from Michelle…
Growing up, I knew I wanted to be in the world of healthcare. In fact, my dream job from elementary school to high school was to be a pediatrician. My mom, a registered nurse, convinced me to pursue my nursing degree and see if healthcare was the career path I truly wanted. Through my education, professional experiences as a registered nurse, and personal experiences, I knew that healthcare was the path for me. In the world of nursing, I get to advocate and educate patients. I get to take care of patients from the beginning to the end of their lives. I get to make a difference in their lives, as they make a difference in mine. All these things inspired me to pursue my degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner and continue to influence my professional practice.
I am a “valley girl,” born and raised in Gilbert, Arizona. When I am not working, I love running, swimming, traveling, and (most importantly) spending time with my family, friends, and boyfriend. I am grateful that I get to enjoy a job that I love, while getting time to enjoy the hobbies that I love too!
Laura Hafez is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Bachelor of Nutrition from Arizona State University in 2014, Masters of Science in Nursing from University of Arizona in 2017 respectively. Not settling for the typical level of education for practicing nurses, Laura decided to continue her education and pursue the Family Nurse Practitioner role to provide better care. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Post Masters Nurse Practitioner with a specialization in family practice in 2019. Laura is a current member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, as well as Sigma Theta Tau.
Laura believes in the promotion of health and well-being, alongside patient education to achieve the best outcomes. She believes in education and research, and applies this to her patient base, making certain her treatment protocols are truly the latest, most effective, and proven remedies available. Laura is passionate about her belief in applying preventative medicine to her patent population, reducing the incidence of disease, both in the short term and later in life.
A message from Laura…
The world of nursing is by far the most rewarding career path. It enables the practitioner to heal, treat, and better understand the world around them. Being a nurse practitioner puts one at the front lines to change a patient’s life, one person, at a time. My education, as well as personal experiences, have shown me how important nursing is to the well-being of communities. Having the ability to positively affect each life that one comes in contact with has inspired me to become a Family Nurse Practitioner.
I am a valley native and loved my childhood growing up in Tempe, Arizona. When not working I treasure spending time with my husband and 2 children. It’s a busy life but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I love to travel, hiking, snowboarding, and sightseeing.