Anastasia was born and raised in Iowa. Growing up around various agricultural animals and household companions, she developed an affection for animals at a very young age. She attended the University of South Dakota seeking a degree in psychotherapy. After moving to Colorado, she decided to pursue her dream career working with animals and has since garnered over a decade of experience in both general practice and emergency medicine. She joined AADC in March 2023, continuing to cultivate her passion for helping all animals, as well as her devotion to team development, mental health coaching, and client education. Outside of work, she loves to travel, attend concerts and festivals, play video games, and eat a variety of local and unique foods. Anastasia shares her life with Zek, a professor of sociology at UCCS.