Yesenia started in health care approximately 14 years ago. While working towards becoming a nurse, she worked many ancillary positions including, physical therapist aide, telephone operator, while pursuing nursing. Yesenia's first position in nursing was a licensed vocational nurse, which then she continued to work towards becoming a registered nurse, obtaining a Bachelors, and currently a Masters in Nursing. She has worked in emergency medicine for the past 9 years and is now a Nurse Practitioner in that specialty. Coming from humble beginnings, Yesenia is humbled to be given the opportunity to give back. She will be joining Operation International Cleft Repair team's 2024 mission to Vietnam, serving as the team's circulating nurse.