I grew up on a farm outside of a small town in North Dakota. My first college experience was at the University of North Dakota, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 1999 and a minor in special education. I returned to school at Minnesota State University-Moorhead and double majored in Athletic Training and Exercise Science in 2005. I worked as a physical therapy tech/aide and also did personal training. In 2016, our family moved to Minot, and I continued a career as an exercise physiologist in Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation with Trinity Health and at the YMCA. In 2021, I returned to school at DCB to pursue my nursing degree. In 2024, I received my BSN from Minot State University. I am currently enrolled at the University of North Dakota pursuing my Master's degree in Family Practitioner. My husband and I enjoy watching hockey games, traveling to Florida for Disney and the beaches. I have one daughter and have recently gained a son-in-law. We also have two yorkies and one cat.