Not much is known about her past. What is known is that in 1996 she graduated from Caltech. She joined the Atlantis expedition in 2008 with the hope of exploring other planets and interacting with the people. She was chosen to join Major Anne Teldy's team. She was mentioned by Dr. Rodney McKay and Lt. Colonel John Sheppard, who were arguing with each other about why Sheppard went on a resupply mission. McKay thought that he wanted to see her.