I was born in Salisbury, Connecticut and grew up playing in the woods behind my family's farm with my cousins. My summers were spent camping and fishing in Rhode Island and playing in the Atlantic. I remember exploring the salt ponds as a kid, climbing over the rocks and watching the snappers chase bait fish.
As I grew older, I was hooked on camping, hiking and climbing. All of these outdoor activities fueled my adventurous side and passion for big mountains. On a trip to Australia, I was able to snorkel the Great Barrier Reef and it was so awesome, I had a hard time taking it all in. I remember being amazed by the pelagic fish and giant clams.
I went to college in NH, where I got a degree in Outdoor Leadership & Recreation with a concentration in natural science. During my time in college, I visited Boulder many times and knew I had to spend more time here. After finishing school, I moved to Boulder to be closer to the mountains and rock climbing. I never would of thought I was going to meet the OFD family and get hooked into the world of diving. I can't wait for my next underwater adventure!