I grew up in New York’s Hudson Valley before attending The Pennsylvania State University, where I studied biochemistry, molecular biology and economics. I graduated with honors and then moved to Chicago to attend Northwestern University Medical School. I graduated with membership in AOA, the medical honor society. I was drawn to plastic surgery by the artistry and the technical nature of the surgery. It reminded me of painting or sculpting, passions of mine growing up. I spent one vigorous year of training at Loyola University Medical Center with a focus on plastic surgery, trauma and burn surgery. I then completed my plastic surgery training at Stanford University. I founded my own plastic surgery practice in San Francisco prior to joining Kaiser Permanente. I am happy to return to Denver where my family has roots. I am a diplomat of The American Board of Plastic Surgery, the highest level of certification for plastic surgery. I was honored to be recognized as a 5280 Magazine Top Doctor in 2018.