Originally from St. Charlets, IL, her training began at Kenneth von Heidecke’s Chicago Festival Ballet. Her training includes intensive programs and performances with Underground Arts Connection, Fox Ballet, Joffrey Academy, Nashville Ballet, BalletMet, Elements Contemporary Ballet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. She earned her bachelor’s from Northwestern University and master’s from Vanderbilt University, and currently works in healthcare administration.