I was born and raised in Germany, where I completed the majority of my education. I've always been an inquisitive person who enjoys creating and designing things. Hence, it is no surprise that at college in Babelsberg/Berlin, my studies focused on art, design, and communications. I went to the Media Design Academy in Berlin to learn more about graphic and web design because I was inspired and could see the future of computer applications.

After successfully completing all my education in Germany, I decided it's time to “explore the world”. I always wanted to visit the United States, which is, for me “the land of freedom and opportunity”. So when the opportunity to live in San Diego with relatives was available and at the same time further my education in the creative arts, I jumped at it!

While on a vacation in Hawaii with the goal to learn to surf, I met “big wave” surfer Eddie Mayo, originally from Point Loma California. Eddie was in real estate at the time, and it was his success that got me interested in real estate and inspired me to pursue it myself! Now married for over 19 years we have been blessed with three beautiful children Elijah, Luke, and Samuel.