I grew up in North Philadelphia and spent my childhood crawling into bushes to feed and care for neighborhood cats and sick wildlife. The cats, dogs, iguanas, birds, fish, frogs, and hamsters I cared for during my childhood were family, and I believe service to others is a fundamental quality. This led me to pursue a career as a laboratory animal veterinarian, where I could advocate for research animals as well as humans suffering from debilitating diseases.

I graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in biochemistry and a minor in Russian. I earned my veterinary degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 2021 and then completed a residency at Stanford University, where I worked with pigs, monkeys, sheep, birds, aquatics, rabbits, guinea pigs, rats, and mice. During this time, I also did relief work in emergency and general practice, providing compassionate care to all creatures, great and small.

After my residency, I returned to Pennsylvania to be close to family and so I could have enough room to plant a garden. I joined Lap of Love to provide solace for beloved pets and their families during difficult life transitions. I am honored to offer comfort and a helping hand for their next chapter.