Born and raised in Peru, I was inspired to pursue medicine by my
father, an orthopaedic surgeon. In 2014, I began volunteering as a
Spanish interpreter with Scalpel at the Cross, an experience that not
only deepened my love for medicine but also introduced me to the
life-changing hope of Christ. Through the faithful witness of friends
from the organization, I came to know Jesus, and today I credit my
salvation to God’s grace through that ministry.
After receiving my medical degree in Lima, I served as a family
medicine physician in Pucallpa while growing in faith and witnessing
firsthand how medicine can be a tool for spiritual transformation. In
2019, I met my now-husband, Cody, on a Scalpel mission trip, and
after years of long-distance dating and serving together, we married
and moved to Bemidji, Minnesota. While stepping away from clinical
practice was difficult, God opened a new door for me to serve as
Office Coordinator at Calvary Chapel Bemidji, where I continue to
grow in faith and leadership.
Scalpel at the Cross has played a foundational role in my spiritual,
professional, and personal journey. It is a great honor to serve on the
Board of Directors, using my unique experience in Peruvian
healthcare, cross-cultural ministry, and church leadership to further
the mission of bringing healing and hope to the community of the
Amazon.