Joan Stacy, APRN, AGNP-BC, MSN

Internal Medicine

Joan came to Austin Geriatric Specialists after completing an Advanced Care Fellowship at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She graduated from Texas Women’s University in 2013 where she served as a research assistant studying care for post-operative mastectomy patients and participated in a cross-cultural comparative study of women’s health care in southeast Asia.  Before graduate school she gained extensive experience in hospice and palliative care while practicing in a dozen states from Hawaii to Massachusetts.  She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Olivet Nazarene University in her home state of Illinois and is a lifelong Cubs fan.

Brandi Stull, APRN, FNP, MSN

Internal Medicine

Brandi Stull is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Austin Geriatric Specialists. She originally attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology in 2002. Brandi then pursued her interest in nursing, graduating from The University of Texas at Arlington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing in 2007. While working as a registered nurse in a level 1 surgical/trauma intensive care unit, she completed her Master of Science Degree in Nursing at The University of Texas at Arlington in 2018. Since graduating with her master’s degree in nursing, Brandi has been working in skilled nursing facilities treating acute and chronic conditions in our aging population. Brandi and her husband Sam reside in Austin, Texas. She is an avid college football fan (Go Frogs,) enjoys weekend getaways home to Fort Worth to see family and friends with their two Maltese, Brody and Lola, and traveling.

Gabrielle "Gabby" Tovar, APRN, FNP, MSN

Internal Medicine

Gabby is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin and attained her Master of Science in Nursing from UT Arlington. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Gabby worked for five years in Austin as an acute care, medical-surgical nurse. She is joining AGS with NP experience including Internal Medicine and PM&R training. In her free time, Gabby enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids.

Joyce Tseng, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN

Internal Medicine

Joyce is an advanced practice registered nurse and Adult Health-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist - board certified. A proud Taiwanese-American, born and raised in Texas, Joyce is a two time graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. Joyce is a member of the Austin Advanced Practice Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau. Through her work, Joyce offers a holistic, patient-centered approach with a focus on health promotion, acute and chronic disease management, and patient education. Prior to joining AGS in 2017, Joyce has worked in Skilled nursing facilities, long term care, and home health/transitional care. She has a passion for geriatric care and palliative care. In her downtime, Joyce enjoys hiking, gardening, and spending time with her family, friends, her dogs and chickens.

Natalie Vallot, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN

Internal Medicine

Natalie is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist with a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Austin. Her health care career began as a Respiratory Care Practitioner gaining experience in critical care and chronic disease, which she brought into nursing while working in skilled nursing and long term care. As an advanced practice nurse, she is passionate about serving the community and providing compassionate, holistic care to patients and their families. In her free time she enjoys traveling, gardening, and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two beloved dogs. 

Emily Wallace, APRN, FNP-C, MSN

Family Medicine

Emily is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner  accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Emily received her Bachelor’s and Master’s in nursing from Texas A&M University. Prior to joining Austin Geriatric Specialists, Emily worked as a critical care nurse for eight years specializing in trauma and surgical patients.  She developed a love for geriatric care throughout her nursing career. Emily’s mission is to deliver exceptional patient-centered care across the lifespan that focuses on health promotion, disease prevention, and empowers individuals to become actively involved in their health care choices.In her free time, Emily enjoys spending time outside with her husband, son, and two dogs.

Catherine Ward, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN

Family Medicine

Catherine Ward is a board certified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist who earned her MSN degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2018. A native Detroiter, Catherine attended Michigan State University for her undergraduate studies in English Literature. After relocating to Austin in 2007, she taught middle and high school Reading & Language Arts for several years before attending graduate school and has also served as a Clinical Instructor for UT Austin's School of Nursing. Catherine is passionate about providing holistic, patient-centered care for the geriatric population, as well as educating future nurses. In her free time, Catherine enjoys spending time with her husband, two children, and friends, is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and loves to travel, roller skate, read horror novels, go out dancing, play video games, and craft.

Vanessa Weaver, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MSN

Palliative Care

Vanessa is a board certified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining Austin Geriatric Specialists, Vanessa had a successful career as an Inpatient Rehabilitation Registered Nurse in Austin, TX. Her primary passions have always been to help patients restore their independence, strength, and overall well-being. As an AG-CNS, Vanessa is dedicated to providing holistic and compassionate geriatric care. She strives to be an advocate for the vulnerable and underserved. And her primary goal is to provide each patient with the individualized care that is specific to their health needs and goals.

Ryan Webb, APRN, ACNS-BC, MSN

Internal Medicine

Ryan received his RN and MSN from the University of Texas at Austin and is a board-certified Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. He is passionate about providing a holistic approach to treating acute and chronic conditions for the aging population in Central Texas. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter and staying active outside. 

Jami Welsh,  AGPCNP-BC, APRN, MSN

Internal Medicine

Jami is a mother of four boys and too many dogs to mention.  She received her Master of Science in Nursing from University of Texas at Arlington.  She is board certified through ANCC in Adult Geriatric Primary Care.  She joins Austin Geriatric Specialists with over 15 years of experience as a rehabilitation nurse.  During her years as a rehabilitation nurse, Jami realized her love for geriatrics and advocating for vulnerable populations.  In her free time, Jami enjoys spending time with her boys, playing with her dogs, fostering at risk dogs, gardening, and being outdoors.  “With the geriatric patients I see, I've found my belonging , my home, my family.”

Carolyn Wisco, APRN, FNP-C, MSN

Family Medicine

Carolyn is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing from Texas State University in Round Rock. She received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. She has a background in primary and urgent healthcare as Nurse Practitioner and over ten years of experience as Registered Nurse in the hospital setting. Carolyn is a devoted patient advocate and uses a holistic approach to provide comprehensive, quality, and compassionate care to all her patients. In her spare time, she enjoys being outdoors with her dogs, swimming, running, biking, and spending time with family and friends. 

Emma Zhong, APRN, DNP, FNP-C

Family Medicine

Yu “Emma” Zhong is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner, licensed in the State of Texas and certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas A&M University and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Texas at Austin. Before joining AGS, Emma worked as a nurse practitioner in internal medicine and wound care. She is especially passionate about providing care to the older adult population. Outside of her clinical role, Emma enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two daughters.