She is a childbirth and parenting educator, as well as a certified Lactation educator. She has a BA from Brown University with a concentration in community health, and a Masters of Science in Public Health from Drexel University, with a focus on Maternal and Child health. She also holds a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Pennsylvania, with a focus on women's health. As a Public Health Nurse, she has spent her career educating pregnant women and their partners on the joyous and sometimes challenging journey of pregnancy, childbirth and parenthood. She is passionate about helping parents feel empowered, informed, and present during such a transformative time. She lives in San Francisco with her two young daughters and husband Peter.