Received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Hunter College, CUNY in New York and Doctorate degree from University of Maryland School of Nursing in Maryland, earned a Doctorate in Pediatric Nursing Practice Over eighteen years working as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner working with women and children in the hospital and the community Holds a Teaching in Nursing and Health Professions Certificate and is an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of Maryland School of Nursing, educating nursing students as a clinical instructor An active member of the Columbia Town Center Rotary Club, Columbia, MD and takes every opportunity to volunteer in her community Founder of a nonprofit, Better Health Initiative for Women and Children, Inc., an organization focused on educating and improving health care practices and access to health for women and children in Nigeria and beyond Married with 3 children of her own. Her favorite pastime is vacationing on the beach with her family