-Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio -Graduated from Ohio University -Graduated with honors from Capital University Law School -Received specialized concentrations from Capital University Law School in both Children & Family Law and Dispute Resolution -Real Living Adoption & Child Welfare Law Fellow 2013-2014 -Certified Divorce Mediator -Served a legal externship with Supreme Court of Ohio Domestic Violence Program -Active member in the Ohio State Bar Association and Fairfield County Bar Association -Admitted to all state courts in the State of Ohio