Rebecca was born and raised in Central Florida. She attended the University of Florida for undergrad, where she received a BHS.
Rebecca then moved to New York City where she attended dental school at NYU. Her time at NYU College of Dentistry allowed Rebecca the opportunity to grow in leadership and community service towards underserved population groups. Rebecca was actively involved in Saturday Academy, a program that aims to increase diversity in the healthcare professions, especially dentistry, by introducing underrepresented high school students to the profession of dentistry, while simultaneously preparing them for the college application process.
Rebecca was also an active member and leader of Student National Dental Association (SNDA). After receiving her DDS, Rebecca moved to the West coast to San Francisco to start her pediatric residency here at UCSF.