Erica grew up in the northwest suburbs of Chicago, where she began her career in veterinary medicine as a kennel technician and worked her way up to veterinary assistant. In 2019, she moved to Colorado to complete her studies, earning both a bachelor's and master's degree in animal science. Erica has experience working with animals of all sizes—from dairy cattle to birds and reptiles—but loves caring for her dog and cat patients. In her free time, she's a proud plant mom and enjoys exploring the outdoors with her dog, Stevie.