Growing up in Nebraska, diving wasn’t even on my radar—until I tried scuba in a pool while on vacation at 10 years old. I didn’t get certified until 2010, but once I did, I never stopped. I became a PADI instructor in 2013 and now hold a Master Instructor rating.

I’ve gone diving on all seven continents and am working on diving in all 50 states and US territories. Some of my favorite dives include fur seals in Antarctica, 2mm nudibranchs in the Philippines, and an abandoned Titan missile silo in Washington.

I love helping students discover the underwater world and pushing them to reach their goals—just like I did.