The third oldest of seven children, I grew up in the Metro Detroit region of Michigan. I became an aunt and godmother in 2023 and now have three nephews and nieces that are just the best. I enjoy traveling, crafting, music and podcasts, games, baking, reading, walking and hiking, being cozy, and spending time with friends and family. 

The last ten years have held many changes, moves, and transitions. From the Midwest to the West Coast, then Southwest, the Upland South and soon, back to where it all began. Through it all, my constants have been dentistry, cats, plants, and my yoga practice. 

Caring for my patients, pets, and plants helps me to do the same for myself. The daily ritual of care for self and others keeps me mindfully aware that growth is life-long and allows me to find joy in the process. In the words of Eleanor Roosevelt, "you learn by living." 

Having a yoga practice has improved my life in many ways, personally and professionally. The physical movement helps balance musculoskeletal strain brought on by dentistry. The ebb and flow of its progression has illuminated and transformed my (a retired theatre kid with no team sports experience) conceptualization of what it means to have a "practice". Yoga helps me find balance and comfort at work, at home, and in my body and mind. 

Current hobbies include: keeping bird feeder filled for the cats, cloud gazing, and waffling between donating all of my clothes and going with a capsule wardrobe or curating a collection of lewks for every occasion.