She is a native from Saint Louis Deu Nord, Haiti . She emigrated into the United States at the age of 18 in 1980. She started her nursing career in 1988 after obtaining degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Lyndsey Hopkins Technical Center in Miami, FL. In 1990, she moved to Boston to continue to enrich her knowledge in the medical field. In 1995, she received an associate degree in nursing at Quincy College. She currently is employed by Boston Medical Center for 13 years. She works on the Cardiac step down Unit. She continues to increase her skills by obtaining various certifications such as Basic Life Support, ACLS, and IV certification.