She received a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics in 2001 from the University of Central Missouri and completed her dietetic internship and master’s degree in Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Kansas in 2003. She completed her doctorate in Therapeutic Science from the University of Kansas in 2008. Goetz currently teaches several graduate level courses and serves as the KUMC program director for the Master of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition program through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance. Goetz also serves as the KUMC dietetic internship program director.