Kathleen Piacentino, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

From critical care to connection: "I have been in healthcare since 2006, spending the majority of my time in critical care before returning to school and transitioning to family care in 2019. Along the way, I discovered how much I loved pediatrics and women’s health. I have extensive experience in pediatrics, but I always knew women’s health was where my heart was pulling me. I sought out additional education and volunteered at a free clinic’s monthly women’s health day, and I loved every minute of it. Hearing from both colleagues and patients about the impact Midi was having on women made joining feel like a natural next step."

The moments that matter: "It’s often the small moments that remind me why I do this work—the hugs from kids, or the instant when someone finally feels heard. You can see it in their body language: their shoulders relax, their voice softens, their guard comes down. They realize someone is truly listening and wants to help. Those moments never get old."

Care like family: "I care for patients the way I would care for my own family. I listen without judgment and work collaboratively, honoring each woman’s preferences and goals. Care should always be a shared decision."

Closing the gap: "What inspires me most about caring for women in midlife is helping those who’ve been told to ‘just deal with it.’ There’s a real care gap here, and I want to help close it. Even when solutions take time, I want patients to know I will keep trying, advocating, and showing up for them."