I am a Bay Area native who grew up in Berkeley. I spent wonderful childhood summers in the Central Valley on my grandfather's vineyards, learning how to tend the vines, and understanding what it takes to produce a good harvest.

As a young adult I first managed a small business my parents owned, and later took over ownership. For 18 years I learned that true success came from placing the client first, and listening for and addressing their unspoken concerns. I closed the business in order to complete my degree at UC Berkeley in the history of art, with an emphasis on the history and evolution of domestic architecture.

I became a REALTOR® in 1999 to combine my love of homes and my passion for helping clients. I have served on the board of the Oakland Association of Realtors, including a year as its President. I am preparing now to serve at the State level as a Regional Chair of the California Association of Realtors. I am an active full-time REALTOR® with my partner Rob Jones, serving clients in Sonoma and Napa wine country.

I am also an accomplished California landscape painter and photographer.