Charles is a board-certified nurse practitioner. He began his career at the age of 18 as a Naval Hospital Corpsman in the U.S. Navy and he went on to graduate from Saint Louis University with a Masters in Nursing. He has 21 years of nursing experience including oncology, medical and surgical intensive care, liver transplant, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and substance abuse. Charles has 6 years of experience implementing evidence-based practice programs in public, community, and social health programs. His passion for working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse issues is unrivaled. In his off time, you will find Charles cooking spaghetti carbonara (or some other Italian cuisine), or exploring the great outdoors in his RV.