Mary received a Bachelor of Science in Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education from Stockton University. In an effort to improve her ability to address the public health needs of her community she earned a diploma in Nursing from Helene Fuld School of Nursing where she was awarded the Dean’s Award for Highest Academic Excellence. After several years of working in the addiction and mental health field in both nursing and leadership roles Mary recognized the incredible need for mental health providers in her community and in an effort to improve upon that public health issue pursued a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Psychiatric Mental Health from Walden University where she graduated with honors. Additionally, Mary is a Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN) and Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) and brings this experience to every patient encounter ensuring that her patients have the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions to support their optimal health.