Rebecca is a 2008 graduate of Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. She has worked as a small animal veterinarian in both emergency and general practice. She grew up in the small town of Clayton, North Carolina but moved to Michigan when her husband started veterinary school at Michigan State University. They have three children and a German Shorthair Pointer, Otto. Rebecca enjoys reading, gardening, and being outdoors. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her kids in the garden, eat North Carolina BBQ, and indulge in southern sweet tea [citation][5].