About Me

I was born into a loud, fun-loving, large Italian-Colombian-Greek family on Long Island, N.Y. I grew up playing soccer, basketball, fly-fishing and I’m a pretty decent shot on a rifle. I waitressed and bartended for almost 10 years and am known to make a good margarita. I completed my bachelor’s degree in public health at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., where I had a side gig doing hair and makeup. I completed graduate degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology and concentrated in cancer genetics. From there, I moved to Philadelphia for the cheesesteaks and a research position at Thomas Jefferson University. I then attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine for my medical degree. I came to Wake Forest University School of Medicine for the people, surgical culture and the nicer weather! I am the proud mother of a fur baby named Boone and live with my husband, Alex, who keeps me hydrated and fed during surgery residency. On weekends, I enjoy cooking and excuses to eat cheese, as well as heading to the range to meditate. I am always down for a trip to the beach and trying anything new!