Originally born in Pennsylvania, Dr. Maldonado completed her veterinary degree in 2023 at Colorado State University. During her veterinary training, she received additional certifications in
equine medical acupuncture (CuraCore) and equine rehabilitation (University of Tennessee). She published primary research in equine chiropractic care and was a speaker at the International Conference on Equine Locomotion at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Following her training, she completed a 1-year rotating equine internship at Littleton Equine Medical Center, a large equine referral hospital in northern Colorado. Outside of work, she loves to dance, cook, and explore natural areas with her dog, Everest, and fiancé, Levi.