Born and raised in the vibrant city of Miami, this talented individual embarked on a journey of academic excellence, graduating from Dartmouth College in 1990. Subsequently, she pursued her passion for filmmaking by attending the prestigious editing program at AFI.
Her professional career in the film industry commenced with the editing of promotional content for the Playboy Channel, serving as a stepping stone for her future endeavors. Undeterred by the challenges of securing funding, she took matters into her own hands, raising a substantial $60,000 to bring her debut feature film, "I Love You, Don't Touch Me!", to life.
The film premiered at the esteemed Sundance Film Festival in 1997, receiving widespread critical acclaim and ultimately securing a distribution deal with the renowned Samuel Goldwyn Co. This remarkable success was swiftly followed by the release of her subsequent films, "Amy's Orgasm" and "All Over the Guy".
However, it was the arrival of her son Holden in 2001 that marked a significant turning point in her life, serving as a testament to her dedication to her craft and her ability to balance her professional and personal responsibilities.