Dr. Redding’s decision to pursue a medical degree occurred in middle school, in part because of a fantastic science teacher. During high school in her hometown of Marshall, Dr. Redding began working with individuals with developmental disabilities and continued throughout college in St. Peter. She also volunteered at the hospital’s cardiac rehab program in both St. Peter and Marshall. It has always been important that she feels she is making a difference in the lives of others.

After graduating from Gustavus Adolphus College, Dr. Redding continued her studies at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine. She completed a three-year residency program near Detroit after medical school and returned to Marshall as a ...