I grew up in Reading, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Loyola University, I attended medical school on a Health Professions Scholarship with the U.S. Navy. I completed my medical education in New Jersey at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. Subsequently, I served as a flight doctor in Japan for two years. Following that service, I returned and completed my residency in pediatrics at Naval Medical Center San Diego. I finished my nine years of service as a general pediatrician and Head of Pediatrics at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. I am excited to continue my career as a civilian pediatrician with Kaiser Permanente.