Previously, she was a scuba diving instructor and underwater photographer in Bonaire, Grand Cayman and the Red Sea, Egypt.

Designed and managed underwater photo and video center, created brochures, computer inventory program, taught photography and video courses, photographed private groups, rented equipment to guests and conducted weekly slide shows.

Her start was in Bermuda where she started to snorkel at 6 and dive at the age of 9 years old.  Her first job was Divemaster at Blue Water Divers in Somerset, Bermuda in High School.

She has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Egypt, Europe, North and Central America.  Fifteen years of darkroom and photography experience.  Published photos and written articles for several magazines including DAN, Scuba and Skin Diver Magazine.