​As a native of Ocean City, where my family has lived for 4 generations, it has been my dream to be able to return to South Jersey and open an orthodontic practice to serve Atlantic and Cape May Counties. The desire to contribute to my community has been a driving force throughout my life. This was instilled in me early on having grown up in a family with members of the military, police, fire, and EMS. I’ve found a fascination in the idea that one person, armed with the desire for positive change, can have a boundless impact on those around them. This fascination inspired me to create the inaugural Relay for Life event in my hometown of Ocean City, NJ, which donated more than $275,000 to the American Cancer Society during the three years that I was the chairperson. It is what has led me to participate in the Community Oriented Dental Education (CODE) Program at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, and propelled me to serve as the community service chair for several organizations throughout my undergraduate and postgraduate career. My family and I look forward to continuing to be active members of our local community!