She earned a Master of Science in nursing with a FNP specialty from Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) in 2017 and joined Summit Medical Group of Oak Ridge in July of that year. Sommer is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP). Prior to joining Summit, she was a preceptor and clinical educator and worked in home health for almost nine years. Sommer resides in West Knoxville with her husband, Ryan Ayers, and their daughter, Piper, 8. In her spare time, Sommer enjoys outdoor activities and is a group fitness instructor with certification in ACE (American Council of Exercise).