Kristine received a Biology degree from Fairfield University and a Master’s in Nursing from Yale University specializing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Her work experience includes research at Mass General Hospital in Radiation Oncology, Pediatric Oncology and Adolescent Medical-Surgical at Yale New-Haven Hospital, and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital. Kristine’s goal in coming to UMass Boston’s PhD Program is to build on her interests in research, education and healthcare.