Dr. Mullen received her Ph.D. in psychology at The University of Tennessee in 2008. Her primary area of practice includes forensic psychology with an emphasis in trauma and crimes against children. As a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Thomasville, she is the coordinator of Adult Education and RCIA. In 2014, Dr. Mullen was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Following her completion of cancer treatment, Dr. Mullen has been an administrator for an online breast cancer support group with almost 2,000 members.