I grew up in Columbia, South Carolina, spending much of my childhood in the small town of Blythewood, riding horses at Cedar Ridge Farm.

I’ve always loved and been drawn to animals. I grew up with all kinds of pets, from hamsters and guinea pigs to dogs and horses. I've also always had a passion for wildlife conservation. These interests led me to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.

I earned my undergraduate degree in 1994 from Furman University in Greenville, South Carolina. I obtained my Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine in 2001 at the University of Georgia, College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, Georgia.

After some time as an associate veterinarian in small animal practice and at the Birmingham Zoo, I moved back to my hometown in 2008. Once there, I managed Cedar Ridge Farm and worked at Sunset Animal Clinic, a private small animal and exotics practice. Ultimately, I left private practice to care for an ailing family member but continued to manage the horse farm and do some relief work.

Our pets are part of our family, and their lives have been entrusted to our care. I feel a profound

responsibility to care for them to the best of our ability, including end-of-life care. I also want their final moments to be in a home they know and love, surrounded by their family. Being able to provide in-home hospice and euthanasia care to the people and pets of my hometown is a privilege.

When I’m not caring for pets, I remain an avid equestrian and enjoy riding in the equestrian discipline of eventing. I spend most of my free time supporting my niece, who is also an avid eventer. She recently began riding one of my horses, and I love watching their partnership grow. I also enjoy anything outdoors, including hiking, camping, and exploring our state and national parks