Patience is a family life educator and has a BS in human development and family studies from UW-Stout. She received her DONA birth doula training in 2020. She also spent nearly a year taking French language courses and working abroad in France.
With a background in childcare and early childhood education, she has 10 years of experience working with children and their families. She is passionate about contributing to a community of professionals that are dedicated to providing family-centered, evidence-based care.