Dr. Ali was born and raised in Minnesota, though her family has roots in Northern Kentucky and Indiana going back several generations. She graduated with both her Bachelor’s degree and Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University. After graduation, she completed an internship at the world-renowned Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, furthering her skills in areas such as lameness evaluations and internal medicine. After her internship, she worked alongside her uncle and founder of River Valley Equine Services, Dr. Kurt Fromme, until his retirement in 2022. Outside of work, Dr. Ali enjoys fishing, doing CrossFit, and trying her hand at cooking new recipes.