After receiving her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the College of Charleston, she went on to receive her nursing degree from Trident College in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated with honors from New York University in 2013 with her Advanced Practice Nursing degree with a focus in pediatric primary care. She is an active member in the Association of Pediatric Hematology/ Oncology Nurses (APHON), serving on the Advocacy Committee. Her work experience has focused on the care of oncology patients and their families from the time of diagnosis and into cancer survivorship. She enjoys providing education to patients, families, colleagues and the public, and has spoken about her work in cancer care and survivorship on Sirius XM radio, APHON, and at community events.