LIBERTY HILL PEDIATRICS - Key Persons
Jessica Thomas grew up in Southern California and received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree from Cal State University Long Beach in 1995. She worked as a pediatric nurse at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Sunrise Children's Hospital. After her first daughter was born, she moved to the mother-baby unit. Shortly after her second daughter was born, she moved to Texas to have a better environment to raise her children. Since moving here she has worked at the Seton mother-baby unit. She received her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree from UT Austin in 2013.
On her days off, she enjoys bringing her two dogs, Roxy and Hally, to the Cedar Park dog park, which is where she met her husband.
Karin, MSN, CPNP-PC, was raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended Texas A&M University, where she received Bachelor of Science degrees in Biochemistry and Nutritional Sciences. She went on to complete the Master of Science in Nursing program at...
Dr. Holmes is originally from New Orleans. He attended Louisiana Tech University for his undergraduate degree, and then obtained his Master of Science degree in Physiology from Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans. He received his medical degree from LSU Medical School in New Orleans and completed his pediatric residency at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, Texas.
During his residency he was awarded the Outstanding Resident Teaching Award for dedication to Medical Student Education. After his residency, he was elected to be Chief Resident at Dell Children's Hospital, where he was responsible for teaching and managing pediatric residents.
Dr. Holmes has been in private practice since 2010. While in private practice, he was awarded the Texas A&M Medical Student Outstanding Teacher award in 2014. This award is given for the favorite teacher of outpatient education in pediatrics for medical students.
His wife Valerie is a neonatal intensive care nurse. They have three children, Matthew, Allison, and Sam. When not practicing medicine, Dr. Holmes is active in Freemasonry, and enjoys teaching, rock concerts, movies, and above all spending time with his family.
Dr. Holmes is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Monica Tullier, MSN, CPNP has been in nursing for nearly 10 years. Having grown up in Dallas, she moved to Austin in 2005 where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas as Austin in 2008. After working several years as a RN she returned to UT Austin to obtain her Masters of Science in Nursing and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner license in 2013. While always working in pediatrics, she has experience in the home health care setting and hospital acute care setting. She worked at Dell Children's Medical Center for several years prior to becoming a nurse practitioner.
Monica and her husband, both UT alum, enjoy watching Longhorn football, traveling, and scuba diving. She is mother to three cats, Captain Kitty, Commander Kitty and Commodore Kitty. She also loves volunteering with Austin Pets Alive through fostering.
Raquel is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience caring for infants and children. She began her nursing career in the winter of 2003 after obtaining an associate degree in nursing from Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL. Shortly thereafter, Raquel joined the team at Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago as a NICU nurse,
where she laid a strong foundation for what would become a long-lasting and impactful career in pediatrics.
Throughout her journey, Raquel has prioritized expanding her knowledge base, seeking certifications to enhance her skills and expertise. She earned her first certification in 2006 as a Level 4 Neonatal ICU specialist in acute care from the National Certification Corporation. Her dedication to learning led her to become a Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor and a specialist in teaching newborn stabilization as a S.T.A.B.L.E. instructor.
With a firm belief that education empowers both caregivers and families, Raquel focused on teaching parents during critical times of need. She developed and taught a NICU graduate discharge course, offering invaluable support and guidance to families with newborns preparing for discharge.
Raquel's passion for service also took her to Kitui, Kenya, in 2012, where she joined a medical mission team to open a women's and children's dispensary, providing essential healthcare to those in need. In 2015, she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and joined an elite pediatric neonatal transport team as a team leader, later achieving national certification in that field.
During her time in Austin, Raquel served as a leader in a transport team that played a crucial role during Hurricane Harvey, assisting in the safe relocation of acutely ill pediatric patients and demonstrating a commitment to compassionate care in times of crisis. She continued to further her education, obtaining a Master's degree in Nursing and becoming a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2018, serving this patient population since then.
Currently, Raquel is pursuing her Doctorate of Nursing Practice as a student at the University of Texas at Austin. She is dedicated to advancing pediatric healthcare and shaping the future of nursing. As a proud military spouse of an active Air Force National Guard member, she balances her professional dedication with a strong commitment to family. Married for 27 years, Raquel is blessed with three children and one grandchild. A devoted dog mom, she enjoys the company of her four fur babies, who bring joy and companionship to her home. In her free time, Raquel enjoys swimming, traveling, painting, and gardening, drawing inspiration from her family and her mission to improve the lives of young patients.
Toshia graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1999 with her Bachelor's in Science of Nursing. She worked at the Children's Hospital of Austin, treating acute and chronic pediatric patients. She cross-trained in the PICU and was a charge nurse.
She completed her Master of Science in Nursing, graduating with honors from the UT Austin pediatric nurse practitioner program in 2006. She was one of the first nurse practitioners in a subspecialty in the Austin area, joining the pediatric neurology physicians after graduation. She worked in child neurology until August 2024. She works at Liberty Hill/Whitestone Pediatrics, seeing pediatric patients with neurological and mental health disorders.
Toshia also is clinical faculty for the University of Texas at Arlington in the BSN-MSN program. She precepts graduate students for various universities (UT Austin, UTA, Duke, and UTSA). Toshia is an integral part of global health work in Kenya, specifically Maai Mahiu, which treats patients with neurological disorders. She is on the board of Ubuntu, a non-profit organization treating primarily pediatric patients. She travels to Kenya annually to train local providers and treat patients with neurological disorders.
Toshia and her husband live in Leander with their two boxers, Ragnar and Juniper. They have twin boys currently attending Texas A&M University. She and her family love traveling, hiking, cooking, going to the movies, and spending time together