She earned a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Clemson University, an M.S. in Computer Science from the University of Alabama, Birmingham, and a B.S. in Computer Science from Tougaloo College. Her research focuses in the areas of Human-Computer Interaction, Health Informatics, and Accessibility. She investigates how to design and develop interactive technologies that support aging well, and motivate older adults’ engaged and active participation in their health and with technology. In particular, her research examines how personalized interfaces can be used to support older adults’ understanding of personal health information, motivate healthy behaviors among older adults, and encourage their interactions with technology.