I was born and raised in central New Jersey and have always had a love for animals. I found my calling to veterinary medicine in my teenage years while working at local small animal hospitals. The connections I made with pets and families, and the experience of working in a hospital setting were like no other. It was the perfect first job and set the stage for my entire career!

After high school, I ventured out of New Jersey and attended Tufts University in Massachusetts for my undergraduate education. Though I continued to work at small animal hospitals during my summer breaks, athletics have always been as much of a passion of mine as animals, so I spent most of my time in undergrad playing softball (Go Jumbos!). Once completing my undergraduate degree, I moved to the city and attended the University of Pennsylvania for veterinary school. The summer after my first year of vet school, I adopted my very own first pet, a petite kitty named Xena. Xena was 14 years old when she came into my life and lived until the age of 21. It was through her that I developed a deep love and appreciation for pets in their golden years, and the desire to make those years the best of their lives.

As a veterinarian, I spent several years working in emergency medicine in New Jersey. Working in this type of environment opened my eyes to the importance of end-of-life care and helping families through these most difficult times. These experiences reinforced my desire to guide families through their pet’s transition, making it as peaceful and comfortable as possible, and ultimately led me to Lap of Love.

When I am not helping families, you can usually find me at home with my rambunctious cat, Orion, or at the gym. I dedicate most of my free time to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting, as well as participating in CrossFit. I also love to travel and explore new places. Some of my most memorable vacations have been to Alaska, Oklahoma City and Disney World.

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