She earned her Ph.D. in Information Science and Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri in 2011 and completed her dissertation research on Kenyan women�s information practices. Prior to her doctoral studies, she served in the United States Air Force in the intelligence career field as a behavioral influences analyst. She completed her Master�s in International and Comparative Politics, with an emphasis in developing nations, at Wright State University in 2007. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology. She is currently a faculty advisor for the Global Affairs Organization and the TU Women�s Rugby Club.