Education:

• M.S.S.W. from The University of Louisville, May 2015
• M.P.H. Population and Family Health Sciences from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, June 2001
• Ph.D. Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University, May 2000
• B.A. Mathematics & Integrated Science from Northwestern University, 1995

Professional Certifications:

• MA Licensed Certified Social Worker (Initial Certification 6/2015)
• Certified Health Education Specialist (Initial Certification 06/04)
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Certified Sexuality Educator (Initial Certification 06/11)

Professional Affiliations:

• National Association of Social Workers
• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
• Author's Guild
• American Society of Journalists and Authors
• Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Performance Unions:

• Actors Equity
• American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
• Screen Actors Guild