I was born in Portland and raised not far from Two Rivers. When I was five years old, my family fostered a dog who delivered seven puppies the night we took her in. One of the puppies, Cocoa, was a part of our family for 17 years. That experience was the beginning of my close bond with animals.
I began as a Zoology major at Oregon State University, but ultimately decided on working with companion animals instead, and graduated from the PCC Vet Tech program. After working in the veterinary field for 13 years, I took time away to raise my 2 kids. In April, 2019, I began the next chapter of my life by joining the incredible Two Rivers team.
My family and I currently share our home with two champion lap-warmer senior kitty siblings, who we’ve had since they were babies. Our sweet girl, Ella, has epilepsy, and her tuxedo brother, Domino, has only one eye.
Outside of the clinic, besides spending time with family and friends, I enjoy photography, arts and crafts, card making, reading, and taking walks around my neighborhood.