Born and raised in the Valley of the Sun. She attended Arizona State University where she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She then went on to spend four years in the Pacific Northwest where she attended Oregon State University and received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. While in vet school, she stayed active in many clubs and received several academic and non-academic honors.  Deciding to become a veterinarian was a life altering decision as it granted her the ability to fuse her passion for animals with the knowledge, skills, and ability to treat them medically. Her professional interests include surgery and internal medicine, and her passion lies in pain management.  She is devoted to her responsibility to grow and learn continually as new knowledge is discovered in the field of veterinary medicine.

The love of her life is a Great Dane she rescued in vet school named Gabby who keeps her very busy. She decided one dane was not enough so now has a second Great Dane, Nala. She also has a cat named Pumpkin that found her way to her porch and her heart while she was in Oregon  and a yellow lab named Penelope that was a rescued parvo puppy and is now a family member. Her newest addition to the family is Duchess a beautiful and loving Rag Doll cat.  In her free time, she enjoys staying active by running, hiking, swimming, or taking Gabby & Penelope to the dog park. She also enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching movies, or just relaxing at home.  She is very close to her family and enjoys spending time with them.