Prior to becoming a Physician Assistant, she was an active duty Nurse in the United States Army for over 12 years. She received her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant from Seton Hall University. She is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Society of Physician Assistants in Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, and is a member of the Advisory Committee at Monmouth University's Physician Assistant Program.