Jake was raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He attended Virginia Tech to pursue his undergraduate degree in clinical neuroscience. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked as a hospital service technician prior to attending Penn State College of Medicine. Jake's interest in Child Neurology began with seeing the care his sister received during his childhood and was quickly confirmed during his Pediatrics, Neurology, and Child Neurology rotations.

In his spare time, Jake enjoys cooking, board games, kickboxing, and exploring new restaurants with his wife.