I discovered my love of theater as a child performing on Chicago’s south side and continued through high school. At 18, I also became a commercial pilot, beginning a lifelong career in aviation. I earned a BFA in Theater from Syracuse University and landed my first professional role in my senior year. I’ve performed in theater and trained in improv with groups including Second City, The Groundlings, Deborah Spector Players, and LA Connection. After retiring from American Airlines in December 2025, I’m thrilled to return to my first love-theater-with the Dunes Arts Foundation.