Her work has been recognized by the New York State Associated Press Association, New York News Publishers Association, New York Press Photographers Association, Lumix Festival for Young Photojournalists and the Eddie Adams Workshop. She received a B.A. in Art with a concentration in photography from The University at Albany and a M.A. in Visual Journalism from The University of Texas at Austin. She currently resides in New York City and spends her down time cooking and crafting.