She was born and raised in Wichita, Ks and attended Newman University where she received her Bachelors of Science in Nursing in 2004. She practiced as an RN at Via Christi where she worked on the Ortho/Neuro floor and eventually in the Cardiothoracic ICU. While working as a RN she attended Wichita State University and received her Masters of Nursing in Acute Care in 2011. Since becoming a Nurse Practitioner she has worked in the Acute Care and Pulmonary settings. She has three kids and during her off time she enjoys watching her kids play sports and spending time with Family.