I was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, but ultimately landed in New England, and started collegiate education at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.  I later received my bachelor's degree followed by my doctorate in veterinary medicine at the Ohio State University, where I was petitioned to join Phi Beta Kappa for scholastic achievement.  I have received numerous scholastic and community service awards. Since graduating, I have practiced in New York, and Massachusetts in both multi- doctor, multi- disciplined practices.  I have now returned to Greenfield as the proprietor of Pioneer Valley Veterinary Hospital.  My main medical interests are internal medicine and soft tissue surgery, with focus on preventative medicine. I work closely with, and am the primary care physician for numerous police K-9 units. 

     I also work as an arm of the Department of Agriculture and attend numerous agricultural events throughout the state, testing draft horses and oxen to maintain a drug-free, competitive atmosphere.  My private interests include white water rafting, most competitive sports (especially football!), the arts, and my pets, including a rather demanding parrot, and a little black pug that engages in terrorist activities wherever she goes. Anyone who goes to the hospital will most likely meet her.  I have been blessed to have a hard working, compassionate team,  that strives to provide a clean, safe and congenial atmosphere to clients and their family pets, including the smaller, fuzzier creatures like rabbits, hamsters, rats and ferrets.