Born in Toronto, she first competed for Canada, but later change allegiance to Germany.

[2] At the 1991 World Rowing Championships, she came fourth in the lightweight women's double sculls for Canada.

[4] At the 1993 World Rowing Championships, she won gold in the lightweight women's single sculls.

[2] At the 1995 World Rowing Championships, she won bronze in the lightweight women's double sculls, partnering with Ruth Kaps.

[1] Partnering with Angelika Brand, they became lightweight women's double sculls world champions in 1997.