Dr. Padilla was born and raised on Long Island, New York. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from SUNY Oneonta. She completed her veterinary degree in the island of St. Kitts at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Padilla completed her clinical rotation at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Massachusetts
Outside of working at ELAC, Dr. Padilla enjoys going to the beach with her island dog Kali, painting and relaxing."