This landed in her Florida where she attended the University of Florida, College of Nursing in Gainesville, FL, and received both her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Master of Science Degree in Nursing. Padi is a member of the American College of Nurse Midwives. Padi chose to specialize in midwifery because she enjoys taking care of women, providing them with informed choices and consent in healthcare. She has a special medical interest in pregnancy and pre-natal care, birth control, and teen health. In her spare time, Padi enjoys spending time with her husband and kids, exercising, gardening, and traveling. She also likes to engage in her community by volunteering for BOCES Art in Education service.