[6] During these years, she studied with notable harpists including Margaret Ling, Jane Weidensaul, and Kathleen Bride.

In 1981, she was a finalist in the professional division of the American Harp Society National Competition, and won a Lorraine Close Award during the contest.

[10] She has given numerous concerts and recitals in the New York metropolitan area,[12][13][14][15][16] including at the Unitarian Church in Summit in New Jersey.

[17] In addition, she has performed with numerous musical artists, including violists Marjorie Selden[18] and Jessica Thompson,[17] and with numerous flautists including Lucian Rinando, Jill Crawford[18][19] and Judith Pearce.

[5] She has performed with the North Jersey Harp Ensemble including Kimberly DeRosa, Robbin Gordon-Cartier, Elizabeth Khoury, Diane Michaels and Kelly Rafferty.