Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, marketing, Minor in Gerontology, Kent State University, Kent, Ohio. Master of Business Administration, management, Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri. Master thesis: Profitability and Social Responsibility.

Previous Professional Experience: At Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri: Graduate Assistant, Office of Residential Life and Housing Services; Judicial Board Hearing Coordinator, Office of Residential Life and Housing Services; Residence Hall Director, Office of Residential Life and Housing Services. At Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Area Coordinator, Housing Office. At The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona, New Jersey: Administrative Coordinator, Office of Housing and Residential Life; Assistant Director, Office of Housing and Residential Life.

Professional Affiliations: American College Personnel Association, Association of College and University Housing Officers.