From Seattle, Washington, where her career in the beauty and fashion industry all began. After completing the cosmetology program at the Gary Manuel Aveda Institute in 2007, she continued on with an intensive 3 year advanced training program at Gary Manuel, honing her skills both technically and professionally. She later went on to be an educator and then Director of Education at the same Aveda Institute she attended as a student. Having completed numerous continuing education and certification courses in haircutting, color and styling, her passion for learning and evolving as a stylist never ceases.