My passion for weather was natural for me. I always had a love for math and science (yes I was in the weather club in high school and yes I am still a huge nerd at heart). I graduated from Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology. My first on-air experience was in college, PCN-TV, a local cable channel. The experience was great, but I can't help but laugh when looking back at those early days.
I started my career at WHSV TV3 Winchester in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia as the Chief Meteorologist. It was here I received the prestigious AMS Certified Broadcast Meteorology seal. Shortly after, I landed a job at WTTG-TV in Washington, D.C. I've covered all different types of weather events while working in the Mid-Atlantic. From Hurricane Sandy coming ashore, to the June 2012 Derecho, to the devastating Tornado Outbreak in 2011 and the numerous crippling East Coast blizzards. I've traded the snow for sunshine (and some fog!) and am excited to call the Bay Area my home!
I feel lucky every day. I turned my hobby into a career so it never feels like I'm working. In my down time, I enjoy cooking, running, spending time with family and traveling. I participated in my first Triathlon last year in Richmond, Virginia. My goal is to complete a full marathon very soon.
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PG&E Outages: 'If you still have power, you will not lose power'
If your lights are still on, you may be in luck -- PG&E says it is done turning off power to customers in Bay Area counties impacted by its Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
Warm weather, gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning for North Bay hills
RED FLAG WARNING: If you live in the North Bay, you may be in an area at risk for fire danger.
Warm October weather fuels Red Flag Warning for North Bay hills
A combination of warm weather, dry winds and low humidity is prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for the North Bay hills on Saturday and Sunday.
Heading to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass? Here's your music festival forecast
It's a weekend of music in the park in San Francisco and it's all free. ABC7 News Meteorologist Drew Tuma has your Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival forecast.
