She was an advanced oncology certified nurse (AOCN; ‘03-’15) with extensive experience in clinical trials, breast health, healthcare informatics, and human factors. She is Board-certified in ergonomics (CPE). She was on the faculty at CSU-Pueblo teaching both graduate and undergraduate courses, including health informatics and evidence-based practice. She is an ECRI-certified Healthcare Environmental Manager (HEM) with expertise in patient and healthcare worker safety and security.