I was born and raised in Santa Cruz and grew up all my life around real estate.  I left briefly to attend the University of California, Santa Barbara, and also completed educational programs abroad in Florence, Italy and at the Haas School of Business at Cal Berkeley. I was drawn back to Santa Cruz by the beauty and great location on the Monterey Bay just a short distance to the San Francisco Bay area, and incredible places to visit like Napa and Big Sur to name a few. I was also excited to be back among family and friends and where I had deep roots and an enthusiastic interest in the community I have always called home. My decision to become a REALTOR® and join my parents’ company not only came from my observance of their enjoyment and success in the business, but also by determining what type of profession would best suit my personality. I have found Real Estate to be a perfect fit. I graduated with a degree in Sociology, the interaction between people and a minor in Art & Architecture.  I have also worked at Santana Row in San Jose for Federal Realty Investment Trust in the marketing department and as an assistant to one of the top agents in Montecito, CA which was a great opportunity to develop my marketing and business skills to give me an excellent foundation for Real Estate.  I have a special ability to listen to my clients’ needs and am constantly educating myself on the changing market and technology so I can help them through every aspect of their home buying or selling experience. I believe that people are the heart of every Real Estate transaction and know that successful relationships do not just happen. They are the product of hard work, positive thinking, commitment, persistence, and above all else, integrity. I embody these attributes and would be a great asset in helping you achieve your Real Estate goals.