I received my BSN, MS and Nurse Practitioner Certification from Ohio State University. I have been on the OSU faculty since 1989. My areas of emphasis include epilepsy patient education and women's issues. I am well published in peer-reviewed nursing and medical journals, and I serve as a reviewer for Epilepsy and Behavior. I am a member of the local Epilepsy Foundation and the APP workgroup for the American Academy of Neurology. I am also national trainer for VNS (vagus nerve stimulation) therapy.

In the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program, I have the opportunity to interact with patients and healthcare providers, teach and collaborate on clinical research projects. I received my PhD in Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Pittsburgh. I am the associate dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Pharmacy. My clinical interests include epilepsy, pharmacy, and patient outcomes. I also work closely with the Maternal-Fetal Medicine program, providing collaborative care to pregnant women with epilepsy.