I am an Eastern NC Native, born in Beaufort, NC and lived on the Intracoastal waterway all my life.  I grew up with marsh mud in my hair, hanging out with crabs and fishing for flounders. Now I live in Sneads Ferry, NC on the Intracoastal. 

Home town surf spots include the Sheraton Pier, the Iron Steamer, and Bogue Inlet Pier. I started surfing at the Buddy Pellitier Surf Camp back in the day with Buddy himself.  I worked at Ziggy's By the Sea (live music venue on the boardwalk) while I was in college. 

I graduated with my Doctorate Degree in Naturopathy in 07 and I have been working for a local gov Environmental Org/Dept. for over 4 years.  Yes, I am a treehugger!  I am CPR certified by the Red Cross, I have several Enviro Certifications including EPA certified in Watershed Management, and I am an accomplished grant writer - receiving grants for over $170,000 in the past year for my organization. 

I have been surfing and sailing since I was 12 although I am just now begining to be able to spend more time doing it and loving it since I am out of school.  I spend most of my time at North Topsail, Surf City, Wrightsville, and the Outer Banks these days.  I am just starting to compete.

I am an active member of the Surfrider Foundation, NC Coastal Federation, Keep America Beautiful, NC Big Sweep, and the list continues..  I am the coordinator for the International Coastal Cleanup for my County and I have participate in the beach cleanup for over 12 years now.  I recently received a State Award for my achievements with this beach cleanup event and I have been recognized by Ocean Conservancy as well.  I also started and continue to coordinate the annual Earth and Surf Fest at North Topsail Beach, NC.  I love to travel - fav spot has to be Dominical, Costa Rica.  I love the Outer Banks and visit every chance I get.  I like to camp, snorkle, walk the beach picking up trash, sail, surf, get sandy, canoe, go clam digging, go carve boarding, sk8 boarding, and anything fun, salty, or sandy.  When I can't get out in the ocean due to working in the City, I go swim laps at the gym during lunch.  Okay what else can I say say about myself?  I dig music: Tori Amos, Pink Floyd, Chevelle, Clutch, Ani DiFranco, Sublime, Toad the Wet Sproket, Jimmy Eat World, Foo Fighters, Deftones, Dropkick Murphys, the Misfits, Jack Johnson, Janes Addiction, and most of all Dick Dale - love my buddy Dick Dale!  I am a freespirit - I get a long with everyone.  My main goal in life is to make a difference in improving environmental quality while having fun doing so.  I love my job working to improve environmental quality and the bonus is that it allows me to take time off when the waves are good to SURF and travel to surf.