Hi, my name is Lori Ann Elia.  I have been married to my husband, Bob, for 16 wonderful years.  We have 3 children; Brittany 13, Max 10 and Alexis who is 6.  I have been blessed with being able to be at home with them for the past years.  I wouldn’t have missed it for the world!!

I have chosen the pathway of Respiratory Therapy for a few different reasons.  One being I have a son with asthma, which has familiarized me with some of the responsibilities of a RT in a hospital setting.  Secondly, I have a friend who is a RT @ UCSF who truly enjoys her career.  Thirdly, I enjoy working with and helping people.

 My #1 goal is to make a positive difference in peoples lives.