As a native from the Chicago-land area, she grew up dancing and fostering a love for the outdoors. She attended undergrad at the University of Illinois and completed her medical school training at Dr. William M. Scholl school of podiatric medicine in North Chicago. After medical school, she completed a prestigious residency program in Texas where she also learned how to lasso a calf and ride a horse, becoming a connoisseur in Texas BBQ. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her twin girls and her husband finding the best local coffee shops and enjoying the beautiful nature that Michigan has to offer.