She received her bachelor’s degree in biomolecular science from Central Connecticut State University. She then attended University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Institute and obtained her master’s degree. During that time, she completed her graduate thesis on the health effects of nutritional disparities on pediatric patients. She has two years of experience working in pediatrics. Prior to that she spent three years working in urgent care. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has a special focus on breastfeeding support, childhood nutrition and obesity prevention, as well as teenage and young adult LGBTQ support. She is working towards completing the lactation consultant certification program.