Residents

Emily Damba-Cunningham, DO

Hometown – Farmington Missouri
Undergraduate School – Truman State University
Medical School – A. T. Still University—Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies – exercising, reading, paddle boarding
Goals – I hope to return to Missouri and serve my rural community as a generalist.
Interesting Fact – I am a 4th degree black belt in martial arts.

Christopher Hayes, MD

Hometown – Grew up in a military family, so I have lived a lot of places. But, South Dakota’s probably the closest to home!
Undergraduate School – University of South Dakota
Medical School – Lincoln Memorial University (LMU-DCOM), in eastern Tennessee.
Hobbies – Spending time with my family, board games, reading good books (textbooks, science-fiction, theology, and more), and working on projects around the house.
Goals – Support my friends and family, become a well-trained OB-GYN, and hopefully transition to working in a small-town women’s health clinic.
Interesting Fact – I delivered all three of my children — including one that came unexpectedly at home. All are girls, so if you see glitter on my white coat, that’s why.

Olivia Garvey

Hometown – Jackson, Missouri
Undergraduate School – Southeast Missouri State University
Medical School – NYITCOM
Hobbies – spending time with my husband and two goldendoodles, Opal and Walter, traveling, mission trips, board games, card games, exploring new walking trails, FaceTiming my mom
Goals – To become a board certified OBGYN and help women better understand their bodies and take control of their health.
Interesting Fact – I was a collegiate cheerleader, been on mission trips to Haiti, Honduras, and Ghana, competed in two bodybuilding competitions, Disney World is one of my favorite places on earth, and I have a hard time picking just one
Interesting Fact!

M. Gabe Pecha

Hometown – Folsom, California
Undergraduate School – University of Dallas
Medical School – UTMB- Galveston
Hobbies – Cheesemaking, breadmaking, reading, playing with my kids
Goals – Complete the NaPro surgery fellowship so I can treat couples with infertility in an ethical way
Interesting Fact – I worked as a high school chemistry teacher after college for 1 year

Keelyn Jackson, DO

Hometown – Lake Charles, LA
Undergraduate School – Louisiana State University.
Medical School – Oklahoma State University.
Hobbies – Fly Fishing, Hiking, Pubs/Breweries, Cooking, Prayer, and Reading.
Goals – To become a competent and ethical General Obstetrician/Gynecologist.

Brittany Kotopka, MD

Mikaela Jennings, DO

Hometown – Hays, KS
Undergraduate School – Kansas State University.
Medical School – A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hobbies – Spending time with my husband and our two cats, hanging out with friends and family, watching K-State football, bike-riding, relaxing outside.
Goals – To become an OB/GYN who provides care that upholds the dignity and value of women, and to serve as a generalist in a rural setting, providing full-spectrum obstetric and gynecologic care.

Katherine O’Donnell, DO

Hometown – Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate School – University at Buffalo.
Medical School – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hobbies – Running, spending time with friends and family, going to Bills and Sabres games.
Goals – To provide compassionate care while creating a safe and supportive environment for patients.
Interesting Fact – I love to travel and explore new places!

Tessa Lee, DO

Hometown – Grand Rapids, MN
Undergraduate School – South Dakota State University (Go Jacks!).
Medical School – Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hobbies – Hiking, swimming, baking, painting, and spending time with my husband, son, cat, and dog!
Goals – To become the best generalist OBGYN I can be, helping women to understand and embrace the power of their natural bodies!

Margaret Hartman DO

Hometown – Melbourne, FL
Undergraduate School – Harvard College.
Medical School – Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hobbies – Sacred music, sending snail mail, good conversation over happy hour.
Goals – Become an OBGYN who patients trust to provide excellent, life-affirming care in any women’s reproductive health situation.

Brianna VanderWindt, MD

Sara Smolarek, DO

Hometown – Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate School – John Carroll University.
Medical School – Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Hobbies – Hiking, traveling, reading, and rooting for Buffalo sports teams!
Goals – Become a well-trained OBGYN and practice as a generalist.

Ashley Borland, M.D.

Hometown – Maple Grove, MN
Undergraduate School – University of St. Thomas
Medical School – Creighton University School of Medicine
Hobbies – Spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, kayaking, paddle boarding, playing piano, jigsaw puzzles
Goals – To become a board-certified OBGYN who provides excellent, life-affirming care to all of her patients

Madalyn Genskow, D.O.

Hometown – Cedar Rapids, IA
Undergraduate School – Iowa State University.
Medical School – A.T. Still university Kirksville college of osteopathic medicine.
Hobbies – Painting, journaling, long walks/hikes, biking.
Goals – To become board certified OB/GYN

Meagan Sherrington, D.O.

Hometown – Ridgefield, Washington
Undergraduate School – University of San Diego.
Medical School – Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia.
Hobbies – Reading, yoga, hiking, camping, and exploring new bakeries, restaurants, and breweries.
Goals – I want to be a compassionate, informed, and patient-centered OBGYN

Elise Vasko, M.D.