She earned her undergraduate degree at Pensacola Christian College in Florida. In 2003, she completed her Masters of Physician Assistant Studies at Midwestern University in the Chicagoland area. Shortly after finishing her post graduate studies she began practicing dermatology in Orland Park, Illinois, where she received further training in medical and cosmetic dermatology. In 2014, Karie relocated to Southern California with her husband and daughter and now resides in Claremont. She has since joined the Skin Physicians and Surgeons team. Karie is certified through the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. She has since joined the Skin Physicians and Surgeons’ team and is exited to apply her 14 years of dermatology experience in her role here.