Graduated from Kent State in 1991 with BSN. Employed at a community owned hospital working on a Hematolgoy/Oncology, Medical/Surgical unit for two years. Transitioned into home care after working private-duty shifts. Performed RN duties in various capacities for Children's Home Car such as Skilled Nurse, Discharge Planner, and Private-Duty Supervisor. In 2005, graduated from Bellevue University with Masters of Science in Health Care Administration. Shortly thereafter, promoted to Director role. Personal involvement in the Hemophilia Alliance since 2005, serving as Secretary for HAGPO, and now for the Hemophilia Alliance.