I have always been drawn to the healthcare field but needed to narrow it down to the occupation that would captivate my interests while highlighting my talents. When I was a sophomore in high school, my dad was diagnosed with a blood clotting disorder that I later found out I also inherited. When I was initially introduced to the prosthetic and orthotic field, the first prosthetic patient I shadowed received an amputation due to a blood clot. Not only did this field relate to me personally, but it also allowed me to utilize my strong hand skills. I was drawn to the field to help people of all ages achieve a better quality of life despite what obstacles they have had to overcome.

The first time I came to Rochester was for a college visit. As we were driving through downtown, I saw Limb Lab’s eye-catching office windows and knew I would work there one day. I completed my undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota-Rochester and furthered my degree by receiving a Masters in Orthotics and Prosthetics from Concordia University in St. Paul. I love that every day in this profession is something different from the day before.