She has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from North Carolina A&T State University, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University, and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Michigan State University. She specializes in physical and chemical remediation processes for water and soils. Her educational research focuses on improving Engineering Education for minority and female students. Prior to joining North Carolina A&T State University, she was a private consultant at two consulting firms specializing in chemical oxidation remediation for soil and water remediation.