She received her Doctorate in Medical Information Sciences at Stanford University, with dissertation work on using computer decision models to tailor patient education materials to individuals. Her current research is focused on Consumer Health Informatics, with an emphasis on in-home monitoring, multimedia tools for informed consent, medical decision making, and technology for successful aging. She is past President and Program Chair for the Oregon Chapter of Health Information Management Systems Society, and currently serves on the Executive Council for Oregon’s Roybal Center for Aging & Technology.