She is a Michigan native who moved to Louisville, KY 7 years ago to complete her bachelor’s degree in nursing at Bellarmine University. She completed her APRN degree and master’s in science and nursing at Bellarmine University as well. She completed her pediatric training at Pediatric and Neonatal Practice in Shellbyville, KY. Before becoming an APRN in 2012, she worked for 2 ½ years as a registered nurse at the University of Louisville Hospital in the Stroke Intensive Care Unit.