She received her nursing under graduate degree and Masters of Science in Nursing degree from Wesley College with a focus in Health Promotion and Maintenance in the community setting and her Doctorate in Education from Delaware State University. Dr. Dampeer-Moore specific background is in Community Health and health promotion. Her research focus has focused on community health, cardiovascular disease, and perceptions of obesity and health disparities. Dr. Dampeer-Moore has numerous presentations and multiple peer-reviewed publications.