Growing up on a small Northern California farm shaped how I understood aimals, caregiving, loss, and companionship.

Through 4-H, I learned that caring for animals means  discipline, and sometimes difficult goodbyes.

Raising guide dogs introduced me to advocacy and the partnerships that can exist between people and animals.

My communications career centered around  communicating complex human experiences with clarity, dignity, and trust.

My reaction video about the Manila Bay restoration went viral, reinforcing my belief in the power of authentic storytelling.

Rescue work revealed the the transformation that happens when vulnerable animals finally experience safety, care, and love.

My faith carried me from tense vet moments to the most desperate rescue siutations 

Rediscovering painting reminded me that creativity and emotional expression had quietly followed me all along.

Curiosity about emerging technology sparked self-directed learning that brought Pet Lore from an idea into a structured app and creative system.

Pet Lore emerged from the convergence of lifelong themes that had quietly been shaping my life all along.