About Me

Being a lifelong learner is a trait that is really important to me, and that all began as a student at Noble and Greenough School. We were taught to love learning, to be curious about the world, and to take risks. I left Nobles with a commitment to public service and - to this day - believe that I give back by doing the work that I do. 

Animal Care and Adoption Center Manager/Director, MSPCA-Angell

2005-2010

Before becoming a veterinarian, I worked in shelters. In fact, I started my career as a volunteer at the MSPCA in Brockton (now APCSM) at the age of 15. I loved working in shelters because you got to see it all; it is truly a place where humanity and animals collide. Being able to serve my community in this role was an honor; I did my best. It brings me such pride to look at where our shelters are going and how far we have come. And, I love that I am still part of the same organization that I devoted so much of my life to - just in a different capacity. MSPCA-Angell truly is an organization like no other. 

Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

2010-2014

I loved being a veterinarian student at Tufts! I learned so much there - including how to examine sheep (above), spay a dog, study hard, and become a dedicated clinician. Tufts laid such an incredible foundation for me to grow from. And, it was there where I learned that I loved veterinary dermatology thanks to the amazing mentors that I had - Dr. Lluis Ferrer and Dr. Andrea Lam. It was a challenging four years, but some of the best of my life. 

Residency - Veterinary Dermatology,
Animal Dermatology Group & Veterinary Healing Arts

2014-2018

A residency is a time when you dedicate your studies and clinical time to a specific subject with the goal of becoming a board-certified specialist in that particular area. The veterinary dermatology residency is a 3-year commitment and requires individuals to publish a peer-reviewed research article, two case reports, and reach numerous clinical milestones. I had incredible mentorship and learned from the best of the best! At the end of residency, you sit for board examination which was a 2-day examination involving histopathology assessment, clinical application of knowledge sections, and more. I passed on the first try and officially became a Board-Certified Veterinary Dermatologist®. Pictured above are my resident-mates: Nellie Choi (DACVD, Hong Kong), Alicia Web-Milum (DACVD, Oklahoma), Austin Richman (DACVD, Los Angeles).