I was born in Manhasset, New York and grew up in Bernardsville, New Jersey. While growing up, I enjoyed playing baseball, basketball and music. During high school, I continued these interests by performing in many bands and playing varsity baseball for all four years. During my junior and senior year, I was selected to All-State honors in baseball.

My fascination in life sciences led me to pursue a degree in biology at Wesleyan University in Connecticut. After college, I moved to Manhattan and worked as a researcher at Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine, where I also completed his D.D.S. While in dental school, I continued my research and published in numerous prestigious dental journals. In 2012, I was awarded the Daniel M. Laskin Award for authoring the most outstanding article in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Through positive experiences with patients and mentors at Columbia University, I made the decision to further my education by completing my orthodontic residency at the University of California San Francisco, where I also served as chief resident and received a master’s degree in orofacial sciences.

I am board certified by the American Board of Orthodontics. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking, and volunteering for dental missions. I also love rock music and enjoy playing around with old electronics.