I was born in a suburb of Chicago. After vacationing to visit family in Reno, my mom fell in love with the Nevada mountains and the lifestyle opportunities here. She moved my brother and me to Reno when we were teenagers.

I attended UNR and then worked in the real estate industry for several years. When the economy and the real estate market began to slow down significantly, I decided to reinvent myself and went back to school as an older adult. I earned an Associate of Science degree in 2013 from Truckee Meadows Community College, followed by a degree in Dental Hygiene in 2016. Dr. Eissmann was one of my instructors and the supervising dentist during my clinical hours. At graduation, Dr. Eissmann presented me with a Professionalism Award.

After graduation, I interviewed with Dr. Eissmann and started working at the office with him in 2016. I’m known for being gentle with my patients and strive to build strong interpersonal relationships with a high level of compassion while caring for and educating them.

When I'm away from the office, I enjoy Pilates classes, camping, travel adventures, and I'm passionate about flower gardening. I have a son named Derek who means the world to me, and I’m very close to my family.