Ever since I was a young girl, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. I wanted to help people live healthy lifestyles and feel good about themselves. When I was in high school, I had braces and, when they were removed, my new smile made me feel more confident and sure of myself. At that moment, I had found my life’s calling and future career. I would be able to accomplish both of my desires in the practice of dentistry. I am the oldest of six children, and was born and raised in a rural community in so...

Ever since I was a young girl, I knew I wanted to be a doctor. I wanted to help people live healthy lifestyles and feel good about themselves. When I was in high school, I had braces and, when they were removed, my new smile made me feel more confident and sure of myself. At that moment, I had found my life’s calling and future career. I would be able to accomplish both of my desires in the practice of dentistry. I am the oldest of six children, and was born and raised in a rural community in southeastern Iowa. I received my BA at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 1995, where I majored in Biology and minored in Musical Performance. I then went on to earn my Doctor of Dental Surgery at the University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry in 1998. I moved to Colorado in 1999 to take advantage of all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer. I have been practicing in Colorado ever since.