I grew up in San Antonio, Texas and began playing cello in the 5th grade After School Strings Program, led by the amazing Elaine Heinze (a true juggernaut in Texas strings education for decades). Soon after, I began studying with Ken Ishii, whose cello studio has produced many fine professional cellists. Importantly, Mr. Ishii was an avid performer of jazz and contemporary genres. This was a pivotal experience that led me to continue studying the cello through grade school, and eventually at university before pursuing a career in the military and aerospace.

While pursuing my aeronautical goals, I maintained a close relationship with music and continued to perform with a number of ensembles, orchestras, and artists over the years across both Texas and Alabama. Today, I am ecstatic to be back home in Texas building new relationships with Dallas-Fort Worth musicians and our community. 

When I am not on a stage or in the studio, you can find me riding one of my motorcycles, or taking my Jeep on a new adventure. I also like to dabble in photography and graphic design to scratch the creative itch with different media. Additionally, I am an active mentor for military veterans transitioning into the civilian industry and women in aerospace engineering.