She obtained her medical degree from the University College of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica. She completed her residencies in Rehab Medicine in New York, and Internal Medicine in Toronto. After relocating to Florida, she worked with the Veterans’ Affairs for twenty years. There she was in charge of working with the VIST program, the ex POW program, the Spinal Cord Injury team, and the Rheumatology Clinic. She also was the Medical Director of the Women’s Clinic for five years prior to retiring. She now spends her time volunteering, enjoying traveling, and gardening. She is a Master Gardener.