Born and raised in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 

At 18, I traveled Australia to volunteer for a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching youth about leadership, self-improvement, community building, and social justice. Thereafter, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.

In 2017, I moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in brand marketing. My early journey in LA led me to Playboy, where I worked for four years. During this time, I helped reimagine the iconic magazine to a vibrant, fast-growing consumer-product company.