She received her Masters of Science from Northern Illinois University and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Millikin University. As a Registered Nurse, she has 6 years of experience in inpatient orthopedic, trauma, and surgical units. She has worked at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL and at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center where she acquired the hands on skills needed to provide top notch care to patients in the Bloomington Normal Area.