She joined the full-time faculty of Madonna University in 2016. She completed her doctoral degree in 2008 at Oakland University and her M.S.N. in 1998 at University of Phoenix. She teaches in the undergraduate nursing program as well as the MSN-Leadership program of the graduate nursing program. Her area of interest includes leadership and geriatrics. In previous roles, she was an Associate Dean, Director of Nursing Laboratory, and Director of MSN-Clinical Nurse Leadership. Dr. Ferrari’s research interests are in quality/outcomes improvement. She has several publications on older adult in-patient falls. She is actively involved in community service with Bethany Lutheran Church in Detroit and St. Gerald’s Catholic Church in Farmington. Dr. Ferrari is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, International.