She graduated from the University of Maryland School of Nursing where she received both her Bachelors and Masters degrees. After receiving specialized training at the University of Maryland Department of Dermatology, Katie has provided care for patients in private dermatology practice for more than 10 years. She is certified as a nurse practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center and is a member of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland and the Dermatology Nurses Association.