Her B.S.N., M.S.N. and Ph.D. are from the UI College of Nursing. Daack-Hirsch focused her master’s study on genetic counseling and care of children and families. She completed her Ph.D. in the Parent, Child and Family area of study, with an emphasis in public health and genetics. Daack-Hirsch teaches clinical genetics and is a consultant on numerous national projects to promote the education of nurses in genetics.