I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in 1990 and spent my career specializing in psychiatric nursing.

In 2012, after my husband succumbed to an eight-year battle with cancer, I was diagnosed with severe depression. This pivotal moment led me to leave nursing and pursue art. By 2015, I had established Apple House Art.

Having experienced the therapeutic benefits of art firsthand, I founded Apple House Art with the mission to enhance mental health and foster a brighter future through creativity.