My husband’s name is Sam, we’ve been married almost 3 years. We recently moved to Hudson from Ann Arbor, MI, where we lived for 5 years during my husband’s medical residency and fellowship. We have a son, Russell, who is 18 months and a dog named Kip.

How did you meet your husband?

I met Sam at karaoke night at my college bar. I was a senior at Case Western and he was in medical school there. He was singing some country song and thought he was serenading me, but I was really just laughing at him. Later he came up to me at the bar, bought me a drink and the rest was history.

Where are you originally from?

I was born and raised in Champion, Ohio, a township of Warren.

Tell us about your current or previous career.

I am a Physician Assistant, currently working PRN in psychiatry for an intensive outpatient program at the Cleveland Clinic. I am also pursuing my MPH online through George Washington University, concentrating in maternal health with the hopes of creating a psychiatric program for maternal mental health.

How did you find FIT4MOM and what do you love about it?

I originally started attending F4M in Ann Arbor, MI after having my son because I was looking for a support group and a way to be active. I was very excited to learn about this group when we first moved to Hudson and I love how supportive it’s been during our transition.

What’s on your Bucket List?

We are currently trying to visit all 30 MLB stadiums! It’s really fun to visit each park, find good food and watch some baseball. So far we’ve been to 13. I also would like to go skydiving and visit the Egyptian pyramids.

Who is your celebrity crush or celebrity BFF?

Ben Affleck or Dax Shepard

If your nickname was your pregnancy craving(s), what would it be?

Yogurt parfait or macaroni salad

Where is your favorite place to travel?

Rome, Italy or Nafplio, Greece

What is your favorite hobby?

Reading!

What is your favorite “hurt so good” exercise?

Push ups

What is your favorite tv show, podcast, or book?

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

What five items do you always buy when you go to the grocery store?

Milk, bread, berries, eggs and cheese

What's one thing you would go back and tell yourself as a new mom?

It’s really hard raising a human and asking for help does not mean you are failing.