A native of Ripley, Tennessee, she received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Memphis. She also graduated as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) from Tennessee State University. Her experience includes working as a RN at St. Thomas West Hospital and Urology Associates. She is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.Elizabeth was married in September 2014 to husband, Derek Schaeffer, and they have a golden retriever named Nash. Together, they enjoy traveling, fitness, going to concerts, and spending time with friends and family.