I have a BA in Elementary Education from St. Ambrose University, Davenport,Iowa. After receiving my Masters Degree in Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, Chicago, I served as a Youth Minister, Catholic School Teacher, Director of Religious Education and Parish Vitality Coordinator for the Archdiocese of Chicago. I served as the Director of Pastoral Care at Divine Mercy Parish in the northern suburbs of Chicago until September of 2021.