Quick Facts:

I grew up in Rockford, Illinois and at the age of 15 began working at Bally's Rockford Health Club. I started teaching aerobics, learning how to lift weights and educating members about the importance of fitness. That is where my bug for fitness truly began. I was always active as a child in high school involved in cheerleading, track, volleyball and basically any other sport that I had time to get into. As a young girl my mother thought it was a glorious idea that I started competing in Petite USA Pageants all over the States and naturally I took her advice. I gained so much experience competing in these pageants but in the end I knew these pageants were not for me. I loved being on stage and competing but I had a feeling that later on in life my chance would come again.

I went to college at NIU in DeKalb, Illinois where I earned my BA degree in Interpersonal Communications. My dream at that time was to become a big successful anchor woman on television but little did I know where I was going to end up. While in college I also competed in my first fitness show called Greek Physique. After I graduated I decided there was more to life then living in the Midwest so I packed up my car and drove out to the Wild West in Arizona. I had never been there before but I knew the sun was always shining and that was good enough for me. While working out in the gym one day I started hearing about these NPC fitness/body building competitions that were being held in town. After sitting in the audience at a few NPC shows I said to myself next time I'll be on stage and not sitting in the audience. That led to the last 12 years of my life where I have competed in the NPC, FAP, FAME and WBFF federations. I started out competing in NPC figure then decided to branch out into the fitness model and bikini divisions in these other federations.

Fitness/bikini modeling has become a big part of my life since I have moved to Arizona. I have been featured in fitness calendars, online, ads, books, commercials, and fitness videos. I am also a certified personal trainer. I provide nutritional/workout consultations online and locally. I am always available for photo shoots, promotions, fitness/bikini/fashion related jobs of all sorts.

I believe in living a very healthy life and making the most out of the talents that you are given. As the old saying goes-when you look good, you feel good! I believe in maintaining the same shape all year round, that way when something comes up whether it's a job opportunity, a casting call, or whatever it may be-your ready. I believe fluctuating in weight is too taxing on the body and only leads to heavy binging and depression. I thank God everyday for the blessings that he has given me and the ability to be healthy and do what I do. I believe anyone can achieve the look they desire if they are truly dedicated and determined!!

My philosophy in life is "You get out of life what you put into it!" I always give 100% in everything I do and I know that anything I want in life can be achieved but it is up to me to get it!! Always be happy and do what you love to do! I believe the greatest gift of all is helping people reach their goals, watching their faces and seeing all their excitement at the end. That alone to me is priceless knowing that I was able to be a part of that process. I always keep my chin up, never give up & truly believe what does not kill me will always make me stronger!!