I was born and raised in California. I received my undergraduate degree from UC San Diego and my law degree from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. I moved to Seattle upon graduation and became a member of the Washington Bar Association, and practiced family law in the Seattle area for five years before relocating back home to California. I have been practicing family law in Chico since 2004.

In addition to practicing law, I also taught "Community Property Law" at Cal Northern School of Law in Chico for several years.

I am a member of the California Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, and Butte County Bar Association.

When not practicing law, I enjoy spending time with my two children, fishing, hiking, and traveling internationally in search of amazing food.