About Me

I’m a huge lifelong animal lover.  One of my earliest memories Of wanting to work with animals was when I was young and watching the otters at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.  I remember telling my mom I wanted to work with otters.  Later that turned into wanting to work with dolphins after a visit to Sea World.  

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Career Highlights

• US Navy MArine Mammal Program (Intern): Dolphins & Sea Lions

• UNEXSO’s The Dolphin Experience - Trainer: Dolphins, Parrots

• Living Exhibits - Supervisor Stingray Bay: Stingrays, Sharks, Horseshoe Crabs

• Monterey Bay Aquarium - Assistant Aquarist: Fish

• SPCA Monterey County - Wildlife Rehabilitation Technician, Pet Behavior Specialist Ruff Start: Avian, Reptiles, Mammals, Dogs, Cats

• Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey - Technician: Avian, Reptiles, Small Mammals

Education and Certifications

• BA Psychology, University of San Diego

• IAABC-Shelter Behavior Affiliate

• Fear Free Certified Veterinary Professional

• Fear Free Shelter 

• Shelter Playgroup Alliance: Beginning and Intermediate Courses

• Terry Ryan’s Virtual Chicken Camp