Speaks conversational Spanish

Earned Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences at Florida State University

Earned Bachelor of Science in Visual Science at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago

Earned Doctor of Optometry degree at Illinois College of Optometry

Completed externships at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tallahassee, and the Veterans Affairs medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia

Received Award of Distinction in Low Vision at the Illinois College of Optometry

Received a certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Veterans Affairs

Member of Northwest Florida Optometric Association, Florida Optometric Association and American Optometric Association