I was born in Colorado but spent most of my childhood years in Arizona and Minnesota. I have always had a strong interest in the medical field but could never decide which career to choose. It was not until my junior year in college that I learned about the field of audiology. It was then that I became immediately fascinated by this new career option. I obtained my bachelor’s and master’s degree in audiology from the University of Northern Colorado. I began my clinical practice at an otology group here in Denver. I have had internships at the VA in Denver as well as Jefferson County School District. I joined Kaiser Permanente in 2005. In August of 2005, I went back to school to obtain my clinical doctorate in audiology.