"Music has been my passion ever since I was a little girl. Some of my fondest memories of singing date back to grade school with the accompaniment of my grandmother. These experiences have laid the foundation for my performing career. The high level of training, commitment and expression that comes with performing opera and classical music is what drives my passion daily. My ultimate goal as a singer is to inspire and comfort the listener. If I have taken an audience member to another world, even temporarily, then my performance was a successful one."