She is currently working on her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Maryville University. Her Master of Science Degree and Bachelor of Science degree were each earned at UW-Eau Claire. She has also completed a Post Masters Emergency Medicine Certification/ Fellowship with West Virginia University. Her work experience involves Emergency/ Urgent Care and primary care, both in rural and urban healthcare communities. Renee is also an active member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)