Born in Midvale, Idaho; moved to Boise to study nursing at Boise State University; fourth-generation Idahoan and third-generation nurse; master’s degree in nursing education, master’s degree in business administration, and an advanced nursing degree from Loyola University-Chicago as a clinical nurse specialist; Ryan’s Case for Smiles, Idaho chair; Idaho American Nurses Association, immediate past president; precinct committewoman Ada County; serves in multiple volunteer positions; married; two children, ages 7 and 10.