Prior to obtaining her Pharm.D. from Wilkes, she obtained a B.S. in Nutrition from Cornell University and completed her Dietetics Internship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Manning has practiced as a clinical dietitian in a variety of settings, including acute care, long-term care, outpatient counseling, and indigent health clinics. She also practices as clinical pharmacist in acute care as part of the Commonwealth Health Network in northeastern Pennsylvania.