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