Hometown: Hilton, NY
Medical School: University at Buffalo's Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Undergraduate: University at Buffalo
Awards & Scholarships: Gold Humanism Honor Society Membership (2024), Alpha Omega Honor Society Membership (2023), Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (2024), Dr. Heinrich Leonhardt Prize in Surgery (2024), J. Scott Fleming Merit Award (2023), University at Buffalo Alumni Association Forever Blue Scholarship (2023), Eugene Basanta Award - American College of Legal Medicine (2023), Dr. Harry G. LaForge Scholarship (2022), SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence (2020), Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society Membership (2020), NYS Assembly Certificate of Merit (2019), Grace W. Capen Award (2018), University at Buffalo Presidential Full-ride Scholarship (2016-2020)
Why I Chose Plastic Surgery: I chose plastic and reconstructive surgery because it uniquely allows me to integrate all of my interests. Unlike other specialties, plastic surgery is limitless and guided by principles rather than organ systems. I am eager to pursue a multi-disciplinary career filled with innovative surgeries from head to toe across all populations, alongside impactful research, medicolegal endeavors, teaching, and patient advocacy.
Hobbies & Interests: Hiking and going to the beach with my dog and husband, exploring cute coffee shops, dancing, singing, attending concerts and theatre productions, and playing clarinet, piano, and ukulele