She holds a PhD in Sociology from MSU, MA in Sociology from University of Baltimore, Maryland, MA and BA Honors in Economics from the University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan. For more than 20 years of her distinguished career in the College of Social Science, she has held the positions of Visiting Assistant Professor of Integrative Studies in Social, economic and Behavioral Sciences; Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology; Undergraduate Program Director; and, Academic Specialist.