She earned her BSN from the University of Pittsburgh, her MSN from Boston College and her DNP from Robert Morris University. She works fulltime as a Clinical Professor and Director of the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Primary Care Program at the University of Iowa College of Nursing in Iowa City, IA. She also works part time as a Pediatric Mental Health Specialist in a private pediatric practice in Pittsburgh, PA where she provides comprehensive assessment and treatment to children and teens with developmental, behavioral, and mental health disorders. She lectures extensively on clinical topics such as ADHD, autism, anxiety and depression, and the role of nurse practitioners in the integration of mental health into pediatric primary care.