I received my Ph.D. in health informatics at the University of Michigan School of Information in August of 2015. During my doctoral study I received my Masters in Social Work (MSW) at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). I returned to the University of Michigan to begin the doctoral program after earning my Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the Ross School of Business. I received my undergraduate degree in mathematics and computer science from Central Connecticut State University.

Healthcare Certifications

• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. #60136
• Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. #19336
• Certified Community Health Worker Instructor (CHW-I), Texas Department of State Health Services. #00115
• Certified Facilitator, Diabetes Conversation Maps®, Developed by Healthy Interactions Inc. in collaboration with the American Diabetes Association sponsored by the Merck Journey for Control Program®, September 25, 2009