Ms. Stende graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing in January 2000, and she is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She joined Advocare Marlton Pediatrics in 2012 and has formed lasting relationships with her patients and colleagues. Prior to joining Advocare Marlton Pediatrics, she worked in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Virtua West Jersey Hospital.

She has a special interest growth and development of the school-aged child, diagnosis and management of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and Adolescent Medicine.

She lives in Cherry Hill with her husband and dachshund, Billy. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, hiking, and traveling.