I am a practicing nurse of over 17 years. I lived in Philadelphia all my life and attended Community College of Philadelphia, where I received my first nursing degree. I received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing at Thomas Jefferson University. In 2009 I began my career as a nursing instructor. Then, in 2012 I became a full-time professor at Drexel’s College of Nursing and Health Professions (CNHP). Currently, I am a full-time Nursing PhD student at CNHP with an interest in community health/engagement and, specifically, young adults aging out of foster care.

Education History:

• Associate in Arts - Culture, Science, and Technology
  Community College of Philadelphia
• Associate in Applied Science – Nursing
  Community College of Philadelphia
• Bachelor of Science – Nursing
  Thomas Jefferson University
• Master of Science – Nursing
  Thomas Jefferson University

Research Interests:

• Young adults aging out of foster care (mental health, homelessness and social support).

Awards:

• CNHP Dean’s PhD student research award support her dissertation research: Social support and the transitions out of foster care: Implications for mental health and homelessness

Faculty Mentor:
Loretta Sweet-Jemmott, PhD, MSN, RN, FAAN