I started as a classical trained dancer at a very young age, which then turned into a fitness obsession by age 12. At that time, I had created my bedroom into my own little gym equipped with a Soloflex machine, a stairclimber, treadmill, weights, and the entire Buns, Abs, Arms, Legs of Steel series. By my Senior year, a passion for fitness had evolved. Upon leaving for the University of Wisconsin, I knew that I wanted to be in the health/fitness field. By the end of my 4-year college career, I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology with an Emphasis in Exercise Management and a Minor in Dance. Two days after graduation, I left my home-state of Wisconsin and traveled South to where Florida became my new home. Prior to the move, I always knew I wanted to compete and made it happen within the first year of living in South Florida. My first show was the NPC Greater Ft. Lauderdale in 2000 where I was the Overall Fitness Winner.

I love the challenge of creating and sculpting a fit, lean, strong physique. I love sharing my fitness journey with others and hearing about theirs. As part of my duty as a Fitness Professional is to inspire and empower those to change their lives and live a healthy, extroadinary life.