After receiving her bachelor’s degree in nursing science from Grand View University, Chelsi worked as an ER nurse for 5 years. While working as a nurse she attended the University of Virginia, where she earned her Master of Science of Nursing in 2009. She practiced dermatology in Virginia for 6 years before returning to Iowa. Chelsi’s professional areas of interest include skin cancer prevention and treatment, dermatologic surgery, rosacea, acne and eczema. Chelsi lives in Iowa City with her husband, Steve and children, Evelyn and Calvin. She enjoys biking, theatre, and going on adventures with her family and friends