At UIC she has completed a Doctorate in Nursing Practice degree (2011), a Master?s degree in Advanced Community Health Nursing (2007), a Post- Master?s degree in Nursing Administration and Leadership (2009) and a Teaching Certificate in Nursing Education (2008). Her research interests include the development, implementation and evaluation of social-networking interventions to reduce risky behaviors among adolescents and young adults. She has presented her research at numerous national, regional and local conferences.