I was born and raised in Winnipeg. Besides living in Winnipeg while growing up, my family and I also spent 10 years in Thunder Bay. Growing up, my sister and I played many different sports but were heavily involved in competitive swimming and water polo. I graduated from the University of Manitoba with a Bachelor of Science and graduated in 2006 with a Doctorate of Dental Medicine with honours. After graduating, I practiced in Winnipeg for a short time before moving West in 2007 where I joined the Dentrix team.