Position:

Patent Attorney

Education:

Undergraduate: B.S. Microbiology - University of Florida

Graduate: Criminology - University of Central Florida

J.D.: Barry University

Bio:

I am the newest addition to the Brainstorm Patents group.  Much like Robin, the path I took to get here was a bit long and winding (and unorthodox).  I graduated the University of Florida (Go Gators!) with a degree in Microbiology.  Upon graduation, I really wasn't sure what I wanted to do with my degree.  So I did what all recent graduates do: I got the first job I could find - I took a position as a high school science teacher. While I didn't think I'd last, it turns out I'm a pretty good teacher.  So, I actually stuck with the job for seven years.

While I was teaching, I was also learning.  I got my Master's Degree from University of Central Florida (Go Knights!) in Criminology.  Being a huge political buff, running for office is always in the back of my mind, so I figured a degree in Criminology might prove useful.  After successfully completing my Master's, I enrolled at Barry University's law school.  I was fortunate enough to gain experience at the University of Central Florida's Patent Office as well as a 6 week internship at the USPTO in Alexandria, Virginia.  Upon completing the law program, I studied for and took the Florida Bar Exam.  After the Florida Bar, I shifted my attention to the USPTO Bar Exam (federal exam rather than state).  Now I'm working as a part of the crew at Brainstorm Patents.