As a former elementry school teacher, I hold a Master's Degree in Education from Concordia University, Irvine. Coursework and areas of study included multicultural approaches in the educational setting, child/adolescent development, and best practices for behavior management.

I also hold a Master's of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University in Minnesota. Coursework focus included child, adolescent and adult psychological development, Autism Spectrum Disorder research, best practices for treating mental health disorders, food addiction research and multicultural approaches to counseling.