Family, friends, photography, art, sports, and cooking have always been constants in my life. I’m a true people person - genuinely enjoying getting to know others and learning from the wisdom of their experiences. My husband and three children are the center of my world. They inspire and motivate me to grow every day, and they fill me with hope, reinforcing my belief in the good in the world.

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I am the youngest of five children, raised in Oakland, CA. I love rap music, Adidas tracksuits, gold hoop earrings, a good taco truck, and a strong cup of coffee. My brother gave me a camera in sixth grade, and I’ve been taking pictures ever since. I spent high school and college working in restaurants, which sparked my love for everything culinary. I grew up playing goalie in ice hockey and lacrosse. I also fell in love with New York City as a young woman and still spend a lot of time there.

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Professionally, I graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a degree in English and later earned a Certificate in Commercial Photography from UC Berkeley Extension. I worked as a wedding photographer for seven years and then as a supervisor at the Oakland Ice Center, Operated by Sharks Ice. From 2015 to 2017, I was a studio occupant at Norton Factory Studios in Oakland. My photography took a new direction as I began specializing in b’nai mitzvahs, inspired by my children’s transition into Jewish adulthood.

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I spend much of my time serving my various communities. I love my writing center, cooking for family and friends, spending time at my synagogue and in the Jewish community, and advocating for mental health and recovery. I serve on multiple boards and volunteer groups. A life of service gives meaning to my past and hope for the future.

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Gratitude turns what we have into enough.