Our dedicated team is committed to providing compassionate, thorough pediatric care for every child who walks through our doors.
DNP, APRN, FNP-BC
Colleen graduated from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She began her nursing career in high-acuity settings, including trauma, surgical intensive care, open-heart surgery, and transplant medicine. Motivated to further expand her clinical impact, she returned to school and earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Marymount University in Arlington, Virginia, in 1995, along with a certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Colleen is Board certified in nursing through the state of Florida and nationally certified in family medicine through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Colleen has dedicated her career to pediatrics since 1999 and went on to open Grace Pediatrics in 2012, where she continues to serve the community with compassionate, high-quality care.
She holds a doctorate in Lifestyle Medicine and is passionate about promoting healthy living. Colleen enjoys teaching cooking classes within her community and regularly incorporates the six pillars of lifestyle medicine into her patient care.
Outside of work, Colleen enjoys spending time with her husband, three children, and extended family. She is an avid fan of Florida State Seminoles football, loves taking family trips to Disney, and enjoys traveling.
CPNP
Jessi graduated with her Bachelors of Biological Science degree in 2001 from Florida State University. She returned to school and graduated from the University of Florida in 2003 with her Bachelors degree in Nursing and then in 2005 with her Master's degree in Nursing, specializing in Pediatrics.
Jessi has always worked in pediatrics, starting as a medical assistant at a pediatric office while attending school at Florida State. It was here that she realized that she would like to pursue becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner. Jessi has been working in pediatrics healthcare since 2000.
Jessi enjoys spending time with her three children and husband, being with her church family, and traveling and visiting with her extended family. Her interests include cooking, reading, watching movies, and playing board games.
PA-C
Karen graduated from the University of Florida in 2003 with her Bachelors of Science in Microbiology and Cell Science. She returned to school and graduated in 2009 from Barry University with her Masters of Clinical Medical Science completing her degree for certified Physician Assistant.
Karen has always loved working with children and has a passion for helping others. She prides herself in her work and her caring nature.
Outside of work Karen enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. She also enjoys spending time with her extended family, cooking and being outdoors.
ARNP, MSN — Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Alexia has been a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner since 2023, with a strong foundation in pediatric nursing that began in 2018. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in 2023 and is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children and their families.
As a proud native of Lake City, Alexia is passionate about serving her community and supporting the health and well-being of local families. She strives to build trusting relationships with her patients while emphasizing preventive care, education, and advocacy.
Outside of work, Alexia enjoys fishing, traveling, and spending quality time with her family.
MSN, APRN, CPNP-BC
Rebecca has been caring for children since 2015, starting her journey as a pediatric nurse before earning her Master's degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2023 and becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Caring for kids isn't just her profession — it's truly her calling.
She believes pediatric care should feel personal, never rushed, and never intimidating. Rebecca takes time to listen, answer questions, and make both children and parents feel at ease. From new babies and first time parents to cheering on growing kids through every stage, she loves building relationships that last.
As a mom herself, she understands the worries, the milestones, and the joy that comes with raising little ones. When she's not in the clinic, you'll likely find her on the sidelines watching her child play sports, soaking up time with her family, enjoying the outdoors, baking something sweet, or loving on her dogs.
Rebecca feels deeply honored to care for the families in her community and is passionate about providing compassionate care that feels more like family than just medicine.
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