She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation and Disability Studies from Springfield College in May 2000 and a second Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Lowell in May 2003. While at Springfield College, Porazzo completed an internship at Baystate Medical Center in Cardiac Rehabilitation. Here she educated patients about the management of heart disease, risk factor/lifestyle modification, improved functional capacity and increased self-esteem/confidence. This internship experience prompted Porazzo to pursue a career in Cardiac Nursing.