An American actress and model, born on September 15, 1979, in Rochester, New York, USA. Her parents are physicians, and she graduated from Tufts University with a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. She also obtained a Master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is a certified nutritionist. She started modeling under New York Model Management, where she appeared in several fashion magazines. As an actress, she is known for Gossip Girl (2007-2011) and for her self-appearance in Luxury Unveiled (2010).