Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
I was always a good student, but math was never my strong suit.
Sophomore year, I got super prepared for my geometry final and got the highest grade in the class.
My teacher told me, "The cream always rises to the top." That line has stuck with me my whole life.
I went to the University of Notre Dame; I was pre-med for two years, then switched to psychology.
After Notre Dame, I joined the Navy, where I continued my education on the sea.
Coming home, I knew I wanted to do journalism or acting. Journalism seemed like an easy transition.
I enrolled in junior college so I could get internships at a news radio station & an NBC affiliate.
Since then, I've made the transition into acting and performing.
Keep following my journey
Education
High School
Associate's Degree
San Diego City College
San Diego City College
Career
Performer
I am an actor, a host, and a performer. Singing, dancing, acrobatics: I'll do it all.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Acting & Theatre
Film
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
I start my day on set and I'm in my element, preparing for my scenes. Then I get to play full-out in my craft, in my character, along with my fellow actors. On a great day, I get to collaborate with a group of talented individuals, directors and crew who are at the top of their craft, and who can teach me a lot about their experiences.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for college students
The most important thing you can do is get into an acting class. If you're getting a degree, you can study whatever floats your boat, but make sure you incorporate some theater or on-camera training to develop your technical skills. Junior college is a great resource to teach you a specific skill, like acting, rather than giving you a broad degree. But know that it's equally important to have a wide range of knowledge and experiences that you'll be able to draw upon later on down the road.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Associate's Degree
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"You're new here; you don't know what you're talking about."
