I've always been an artist, but my passion for jewelry design began at 22. After exploring watercolor, sculpture, and ceramics, I discovered jewelry-making at Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colorado, in 2006. Eager to refine my craft, I pursued an Applied Jewelry Arts Degree from the Gemological Institute of America in Carlsbad, California, earning certifications as a Graduate Jeweler, Graduate Gemologist, and advanced stone setter.