Toshie knew at an early age that she wanted to work with animals. She pursued her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Science at Cornell University and graduated in 2005. Since then she has been working in the veterinary industry and is currently a full time Vet Tech at MSKCC along with working part time at VCA Old Tappan Veterinary Hospital.

She has one cat, Windy, whom she adopted while working in Texas. A winter aficionado, she enjoys skiing and anything to do when there is snow, as well as, watching baseball, traveling and reading.