I grew up in Washington State and earned my Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Washington after completing my undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Washington State University. I have been practicing dentistry in the Pacific Northwest for almost a decade, proudly contributing to Burien Dental, an award-winning family and cosmetic dentistry serving Burien for over 35 years. During my training, I served as President of the American Student Dental Association, Vice President of the Student Council, a member of the American Dental Association, and a board member of DentPAC for the Washington State Dental Association. These experiences helped shape my commitment to leadership, advocacy, and delivering high-quality care to every patient I serve.