- I earned my Associate of Arts Degree from Lakeland Community College in Ohio and my Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from David N. Myers College in Ohio.
- I worked at Lakeland Community College as an Orientation Director, Diversity Director, and Assistant Director of Student Activities, and I was the President and Co-Founder of the LCC Campus Activities Board.
- My students encouraged me to become a professional speaker.
- I was inducted into the Lakeland Community College Hall of Fame in 2020.
- I earned my Certified Speaking Professional Designation™ from the National Speakers Association in 2022