Her Ph.D. in Environmental Science was received from the University of North Texas, Denton, Texas. She has recently published two emerging contaminant bioaccumulation papers in refereed journals within her field of Aquatic Toxicology. Since coming to BVU, she has become involved in nutrient toxicological and wetland bioremediation studies supported through education and research grants. Nutrient studies along Outlet Creek, Iowa, have resulted in numerous local, state, and national invitations to present findings and propose potential remediation options. She is a member of the Comprehensive State (IA) Wetland Action Plan Committee, the Board of Directors of the Raccoon River Watershed Association, and the Little Storm Lake Discovery Center Planning Group. She has recently been appointed to the Storm Lake Storm Water Advisory Committee.