She received her nursing degree from Baylor University School of Nursing in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Garris has 18 years of nursing experience and has been an oncology nurse working with breast cancer patients for 16 years. She has worked in a variety of settings, including inpatient and outpatient medical oncology as well as radiation oncology, transplant and hospice. As a clinical nurse navigator, she specializes in helping ensure that individuals with breast cancer receive high-quality care by providing individualized assistance to patients, their families and caregivers to facilitate timely access to quality medical and psychosocial care during their cancer journey.