Before entering health care, Mrs. Atencio spent 12 years working in biomedical research. She wanted an opportunity to apply her knowledge and experience to hands-on medical care, which led her to train as a physician assistant. She earned a Master of Scie In her free time, Mrs. Atencio enjoys concerts, musicals, movies, bowling, camping and guided tours with her family. She also has a small crazy socks business at a pop-up market and an online business offering personalized children's books.