Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Post-Master’s Certificate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (2019).

Culver Stockton College, Master of Business Administration (2017).

The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Doctorate of Nursing Practice (2013).

The University of Iowa College of Nursing, Master of Science, Nursing, Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (2011).

Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing/Culver Stockton College, Bachelor of Science, Nursing (2008).

Southeastern Community College, Associate of Applied Science, Business Administration (2006).

I love being part of a team that believes everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and celebrated as their unique, authentic self!”

Fun fact: I’m named after the R&B singer Chaka Khan.

Favorite Movies: Patch Adams and I Am Sam

Favorite Quote: “I am enough of a realist to understand that I can’t reach every child, but I am more of an optimist to get up every morning and try.” ~ Preston Morgan

Self-Care: Napping, cleaning, organizing, serving others, and meditating (depending on the day).