Regina was born in Washington, DC but lived most of her life in Virginia. She is currently a full-time, 3rd-year veterinary student at the Carlson College of Veterinary Medicine, at Oregon State University. She is her class president and class representative for the National Veterinary Association. She has a special interest in reptiles, cattle, sheep, and companion animal surgery. On her breaks from school, she works at the clinic. She enjoys knitting, watercolor painting, skiing, and hiking. She adores her hog-nosed snake, Tomato.