Anastasia grew up in Pennsylvania but more recently lived in Washington for 6 years before moving to California. She has two years of experience working in general practice vet clinics in both WA and CA. In 2021, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Biology with a focus in ecology and wildlife management, and she hopes one day to work in zoo and wildlife conservation medicine. She shares her home with one human, four cats, and a snake. In her free time, she likes to foster kittens, bake, and play roller derby.