Cornelia Carlton Penn, PhD

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Cornelia “Connie” Carlton Penn, PhD, lives in Carlsbad with her husband, daughter, two dogs, and a bird. She also has two adult sons and a granddaughter. Having spent half of her childhood in Germany, she is bilingual and loves to travel. Cornelia “Connie” Carlton Penn, PhD, is also a Tang Soo Do Karate black belt.

Her passion for healthcare shines through in her work. Recently, an elderly patient shared with her that, for the first time in her life, she felt a burden of guilt lifted—moments like these reflect Cornelia “Connie” Carlton Penn, PhD’s dedication to improving patients’ quality of life. She also enjoys working with students on-site at Escondido High School, where she finds today’s adolescents insightful, compassionate, giving, and motivated to impact their future and society positively.