Maria Tuite graduated from Saint Mary’s College of California with a joint undergraduate degree in biology and women’s and gender studies. She went on to pursue a Master of Science in Sexual and Reproductive Health as a nurse practitioner at Vanderbilt University. Maria started her nursing career in community medicine, providing care to individuals underinsured in San Francisco.  She then transitioned to Planned Parenthood, where she gained further experience in reproductive care across the lifespan. She is joining Northern California Fertility Medical Center with enthusiasm and passion for trauma-informed care and evidence-based practice. Maria is a board-certified women’s health nurse practitioner.