Growing up in Southern California, movies and television have always fascinated me. After getting a bachelor's degree in Film & TV from Chapman University, I worked in TV production for a number of years, starting as a production assistant and working my way up to Production Manager. 

It was at this point in my career that I decided I wanted a more creative artistic outlet. I joined Princess Cruises as a Video Producer where I was lucky enough to travel the world for nearly six years, filming and editing documentary-style videos of destinations in over 60 countries on six continents. I was even more fortunate to meet the love of my life on ships and we continued to travel and work together, getting married in 2014. 

Throughout these adventures, I have had many transformative wildlife encounters, including swimming with whale sharks in Cancun, filming king penguins in the Falkland Islands, scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef, and snorkeling with black tip reef sharks in Bora Bora. These and other experiences led me to my true calling in wildlife conservation, an important topic I am constantly enhancing my knowledge of, particularly through my current pursuit of a Masters degree in conservation biology. 

After leaving ships and settling in sunny San Diego, I worked as a Videographer & Editor for the San Diego Wildlife Alliance. I also partnered with several animal and nature conservation organizations, where I produced marketing videos, professional spotlights and special events. As a qualified Videographer, Editor, Producer, and Writer, my goal is to communicate stories about the amazing animals in our world with compelling and thought-provoking content.

In November 2021, I joined National Geographic Lindblad Expeditions as a Video Chronicler and have thoroughly enjoyed every moment since. Now an Assistant Expedition Leader at Lindblad, I am able to pass along my love of wildlife and nature with the belief that passion, education and inspiration can lead to conservation.