I grew up in the Bay Area and always had a strong passion for animals. We had dogs and cats at home and many of my friends had horses. I would help care for them and we went riding often. I began college thinking I would become a veterinarian soon I realized that I had too tender a heart to deal with sick animals . I became interested in radiology and had my office for 38 years in Fremont. We moved to Sonora in 2005 and I closed my office in 2013 to retire. Since I retired I have been volunteering at different non profits, being very active in animal welfare. When I am not volunteering I travel and visit with our children.