Clinical Psychologist, Speciality Children and Women
Advanced Practice Family Registered Nurse, American Nurses Credentialing Center – Board Certified (ANCC)
Registered Professional Nurse
SAMSHA Buprenorphine Treatment Provider
Founder and Director of Nonprofit Organization
Certified Animal-Assisted Intervention Specialist (C-AAIS)

Education 
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Adler School of Professional Psychology,
Adolescent and Adults, Group Therapy Concentration 
Graduated with Distinction, 2010
Master of Science and Nursing, DePaul University, Family Nurse Practice
Graduated with High Honors, 2001
Bachelors of Arts, DePaul University, Sociology and Psychology, 1993
Associates Degrees in Nursing, Triton College,  1995

Research 
Principal Investigator. Evaluation of prosocial behaviors during animal-assisted therapy for children with pervasive developmental disorders, Doctoral Dissertation, Adler School of Professional Psychology, 2010
Principal Investigator. Influencing factors of gender and ethnic bias’ in the CAGE Questionnaire. MSN Research Project, 2001
Principal Investigator. Alteration of the CAGE Questionnaire: Adjusting for Ethnic Origins. DePaul University Forum for Research and Clinical Presentation, 2001

Community Achievements  
Founder and Director, Créme de la Créme Animal Foundation – Therapy House, 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Formulated animal rescue organization for companion animals and farm animals and adoption center. Implement animal-assisted therapies for individuals diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorders, anxiety, depression and trauma-related disorders.   
Pet Partners Registered Therapy Team, Pet Partners, 2023

Professional Affiliations
Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society for Nurses, Member
Psi Chi International, Honor Society for Psychology, Member
American Psychological Association (APA), Member
American Nurses Association (ANA), Member
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), Member
Human-Animal Interaction, American Physiological Association (APA) Division 17, Sec 13, Member
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), Member
Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP), Member
Pet Partners, Certified Animal-Assisted Team Handler
EMDR International Association (EMDRIA), Member