She earned a degree in both English literature and mass communications at Minnesota State University Moorhead. After working as a digital marketing specialist and web design consultant for a few years, she joined Forum Communications in 2015. Since then, she has worked on a variety of projects including magazines, special publications and online-only content. From her collaborative efforts, she has received awards from the North Dakota Newspaper Association. During her free time, she loves to volunteer with Fargo-based nonprofits, attend live music and perform the occasional spoken word piece.