After completing a Bachelors of Arts degree with a major in History and an undeclared minor in Psychology at Simon Fraser University she went onto to pursue her academic dream of combing art, history and psychology at the Vancouver Art Therapy institute of Vancouver. 

She received a Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Art Therapy once completing her thesis titled: Art Therapy: An Intervention for At-Risk Aboriginal Youth. 

Upon graduation she was hired at an East Vancouver community center as a Youth Worker where she helped coordinate and facilitate the NASCARZ program (never again steal cars).