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Jennifer Pierce-Weeks, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Chief Executive Officer
410-626-7805 ext 107
Chief Executive Officer
410-626-7805 ext 107
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Jennifer Pierce-Weeks serves as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all programming offered by the Association, including the annual conference and all grant-funded projects and programming. She was responsible for creating the Association's adult/adolescent and pediatric online SANE trainings and implementing the Online Learning Center. She has served IAFN in various roles including Chief Operations Officer, Education Director, Interim CEO, and Board President. She brings nearly 30 years of nursing experience, focusing on forensic nursing since 1995. Jennifer presents nationally and internationally on a variety of forensic nursing-related topics, including sexual assault and abuse, intimate partner violence, strangulation, child maltreatment and program management and sustainability. In addition, Jennifer has written, edited, and reviewed state-specific protocols and customized protocols for hospitals, journal articles, SARTs, and tribal communities.
Jennifer Pierce-Weeks
Jennifer Pierce-Weeks serves as the Chief Executive Officer, overseeing all programming offered by the Association, including the annual conference and all grant-funded projects and programming. She was responsible for creating the Association's adult/adolescent and pediatric online SANE trainings and implementing the Online Learning Center. She has served IAFN in various roles including Chief Operations Officer, Education Director, Interim CEO, and Board President. She brings nearly 30 years of nursing experience, focusing on forensic nursing since 1995. Jennifer presents nationally and internationally on a variety of forensic nursing-related topics, including sexual assault and abuse, intimate partner violence, strangulation, child maltreatment and program management and sustainability. In addition, Jennifer has written, edited, and reviewed state-specific protocols and customized protocols for hospitals, journal articles, SARTs, and tribal communities.
Morgan Moeller
Chief Operating Officer
410-626-7805 ext 122
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Morgan Moeller is the Chief Operating Officer at IAFN. Morgan is a gender-based violence expert who brings more than 16 years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience working in local, regional, state and international contexts. For nine years, Morgan led programming at domestic violence and rape crisis centers in Florida and provided training and technical assistance at the state level. In 2015, Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Victim Services Award by the Florida Office of the Attorney General related to her efforts to overhaul sexual assault forensic exam services in Northeast Florida in favor of a survivor-centered approach grounded in best practices. Since 2016, Morgan has primarily worked in the international context, serving in leadership roles with Vital Voices Global Partnership and Survivor Alliance. As an independent consultant, Morgan has worked with clients in the US and abroad, including me too. International, to inform their efforts to advance social justice. Whether collaborating with grassroots activists in West Africa, charting strategic growth for INGOs or advising corporations on trust and safety, Morgan approaches her work through the lens of continuous quality improvement. She is motivated by the challenges inherent in navigating ambiguity, re-imagining failing systems and building cohesion among stakeholders to advance change.
Morgan Moeller
Morgan Moeller is the Chief Operating Officer at IAFN. Morgan is a gender-based violence expert who brings more than 16 years of progressive nonprofit leadership experience working in local, regional, state and international contexts. For nine years, Morgan led programming at domestic violence and rape crisis centers in Florida and provided training and technical assistance at the state level. In 2015, Morgan was awarded the Distinguished Victim Services Award by the Florida Office of the Attorney General related to her efforts to overhaul sexual assault forensic exam services in Northeast Florida in favor of a survivor-centered approach grounded in best practices. Since 2016, Morgan has primarily worked in the international context, serving in leadership roles with Vital Voices Global Partnership and Survivor Alliance. As an independent consultant, Morgan has worked with clients in the US and abroad, including me too. International, to inform their efforts to advance social justice. Whether collaborating with grassroots activists in West Africa, charting strategic growth for INGOs or advising corporations on trust and safety, Morgan approaches her work through the lens of continuous quality improvement. She is motivated by the challenges inherent in navigating ambiguity, re-imagining failing systems and building cohesion among stakeholders to advance change.
Pam Bruggeman, CMP
Meetings and Events Manager
410-626-7805 ext 101
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Pam brings more than 25 years of experience to her role as Meetings and Events Manager. Pam works with the planning committee to organize the conference and manages the logistics for the conference. She also arranges other meetings and events for the Association.
Pam Bruggeman
Pam brings more than 25 years of experience to her role as Meetings and Events Manager. Pam works with the planning committee to organize the conference and manages the logistics for the conference. She also arranges other meetings and events for the Association.
Karen Carroll, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, NY-SAFE
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 122
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Karen serves as a Forensic Nursing Specialist providing training and technical assistance. With over 40 years as a nurse, she was Nursing Director of Westchester’s FACT team, Associate Director of the Bronx SART, and first Coordinator of Westchester’s SANE program. Nationally certified since 2002 (Adult/Adolescent) and 2014 (Pediatric), she has completed 3,000+ forensic examinations and delivered expert testimony. She has presented across the US, Africa, Jordan, and Colombia, and mentors in the “Sexual Assault: Clinical and Forensic Management” practicum.
Karen Carroll
Karen serves as a Forensic Nursing Specialist providing training and technical assistance. With over 40 years as a nurse, she was Nursing Director of Westchester’s FACT team, Associate Director of the Bronx SART, and first Coordinator of Westchester’s SANE program. Nationally certified since 2002 (Adult/Adolescent) and 2014 (Pediatric), she has completed 3,000+ forensic examinations and delivered expert testimony. She has presented across the US, Africa, Jordan, and Colombia, and mentors in the “Sexual Assault: Clinical and Forensic Management” practicum.
Andrea Cavanagh
Senior Finance Manager
410-626-7805 ext 108
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Andrea has provided administrative support to Association staff and projects since 2011. Since joining the organization full time in 2012, she has supported the Certification program and Educational programs and served as an online learning coordinator. Currently, she coordinates the TeleHealth project. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with a concentration in accounting. After 5 years of accounting/finance experience, she expanded her education to include law enforcement and worked 7 years on the road with some undercover assignments and specialized task force work.
Andrea Cavanagh
Andrea has provided administrative support to Association staff and projects since 2011. Since joining the organization full time in 2012, she has supported the Certification program and Educational programs and served as an online learning coordinator. Currently, she coordinates the TeleHealth project. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with a concentration in accounting. After 5 years of accounting/finance experience, she expanded her education to include law enforcement and worked 7 years on the road with some undercover assignments and specialized task force work.
Haley Coalson
Membership Coordinator
410-626-7805 ext 138
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Haley Coalson is the Grant Assistant providing administrative support to project managers and staff. She brings frontline advocacy experience from her work as a community-based victim’s advocate. Haley holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and has created trauma-informed interview training for MDT/SART partners.
Haley Coalson
Haley Coalson is the Grant Assistant providing administrative support to project managers and staff. She brings frontline advocacy experience from her work as a community-based victim’s advocate. Haley holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Criminal Justice and has created trauma-informed interview training for MDT/SART partners.
Meghety Foudoulian
Marketing Senior Manager
410-626-7805 ext 114
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Meghety recently joined IAFN as the Marketing Senior Manager. She has over 6 years of sales experience, 5 years in hospitality management, and 3 years in marketing. She holds a Master of Commerce in Marketing from Macquarie University and previously managed marketing for a luxury architectural lighting manufacturer.
Meghety Foudoulian
Meghety recently joined IAFN as the Marketing Senior Manager. She has over 6 years of sales experience, 5 years in hospitality management, and 3 years in marketing. She holds a Master of Commerce in Marketing from Macquarie University and previously managed marketing for a luxury architectural lighting manufacturer.
Margaret M. Glembocki, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, CSC, FAANP
Forensic Nurse Specialist, Nurse Planner
410-626-7805 ext 133
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Dr. Glembocki serves as Education and Publications Director at IAFN and is an Assistant Professor at Lawrence Technological University. She earned her DNP from Oakland University, MSN from Wayne State University, and BSN from Madonna University, and is pursuing a PhD at Duquesne University. She has co-developed a Forensic Nursing MSN program and an Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Margaret M. Glembocki
Dr. Glembocki serves as Education and Publications Director at IAFN and is an Assistant Professor at Lawrence Technological University. She earned her DNP from Oakland University, MSN from Wayne State University, and BSN from Madonna University, and is pursuing a PhD at Duquesne University. She has co-developed a Forensic Nursing MSN program and an Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program.
Chantel Hammond MSN, RN, AFN-C, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Specialist
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Chantel is a Forensic Nursing Specialist, providing Training and Technical assistance to those performing SANE services. She received her Bachelors of Science of Nursing from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Science in Nursing, focusing in Forensic Nursing, from Oakland University. She has dedicated her career to caring for patients impacted by trauma, violence & maltreatment, starting off as a trauma/emergency nurse at Michigan Medicine in 2015. From there, she practiced as a forensic nurse examiner in various roles including bedside and leadership, while caring for pediatric, adolescent & adult sexual assault survivors and survivors of intimate partner violence. She holds a certification as a Pediatric & Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner & Advanced Forensic Nurse Examiner. She specializes in forensic nursing education, IPV/non-fatal strangulation assessment, & health equity, diversity & inclusion.
Chantel Hammond
Chantel is a Forensic Nursing Specialist, providing Training and Technical assistance to those performing SANE services. She received her Bachelors of Science of Nursing from the University of Michigan and her Masters of Science in Nursing, focusing in Forensic Nursing, from Oakland University. She has dedicated her career to caring for patients impacted by trauma, violence & maltreatment, starting off as a trauma/emergency nurse at Michigan Medicine in 2015. From there, she practiced as a forensic nurse examiner in various roles including bedside and leadership, while caring for pediatric, adolescent & adult sexual assault survivors and survivors of intimate partner violence. She holds a certification as a Pediatric & Adolescent/Adult Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner & Advanced Forensic Nurse Examiner. She specializes in forensic nursing education, IPV/non-fatal strangulation assessment, & health equity, diversity & inclusion.
Gail Hornor, DNP, CPNP, SANE-P
Senior Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 129
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Gail Hornor is a pediatric nurse practitioner who worked in a hospital-based child advocacy center for 28 years and coordinated a pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner program in the Emergency Department.
Gail Hornor
Gail Hornor is a pediatric nurse practitioner who worked in a hospital-based child advocacy center for 28 years and coordinated a pediatric sexual assault nurse examiner program in the Emergency Department.
Sarah Jimenez Valdez
Senior Project Manager
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Sarah has provided support to IAFN since April 2018, assisting with federally funded projects, membership, and financial affairs. Dedicated to serving the under-served, she has worked in the domestic violence field and women’s health issues. Among her skills are organizational development and the use of the Enneagram tool.
Sarah Jimenez-Valdez
Sarah has provided support to IAFN since April 2018, assisting with federally funded projects, membership, and financial affairs. Dedicated to serving the under-served, she has worked in the domestic violence field and women’s health issues. Among her skills are organizational development and the use of the Enneagram tool.
Dreama Kirby
HR Senior Manager
410-626-7805 ext 116
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Dreama began working with the Association in 2013 on a contract basis as an administrative assistant to the Finance Director before joining the organization full time in 2014. With over 20 years of human resources and customer service experience, she transitioned smoothly into her current role as the HR Senior Manager.
Dreama Kirby
Dreama began working with the Association in 2013 on a contract basis as an administrative assistant to the Finance Director before joining the organization full time in 2014. With over 20 years of human resources and customer service experience, she transitioned smoothly into her current role as the HR Senior Manager.
Kalen Knight, MSN, MBA, RN, CEN, SANE-A
Forensic Nursing Specialist- Education
410-626-7805 ext 141
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Kalen Knight is the Forensic Nursing Specialist–Education. He has extensive experience in clinical practice and education development, including emergency, trauma, biocontainment/quarantine, and forensic nursing. Kalen previously revamped a new graduate ER nurse fellowship program and coordinated a hospital-based forensic examiner program. He is a practicing SANE-A at Nebraska Medicine and an adjunct lecturer at Oakland University.
Kalen Knight
Kalen Knight is the Forensic Nursing Specialist–Education. He has extensive experience in clinical practice and education development, including emergency, trauma, biocontainment/quarantine, and forensic nursing. Kalen previously revamped a new graduate ER nurse fellowship program and coordinated a hospital-based forensic examiner program. He is a practicing SANE-A at Nebraska Medicine and an adjunct lecturer at Oakland University.
Jenifer Markowitz ND, RN, WHNP-BC, SANE-A, DF-IAFN
Interim Senior Director, Education and Publications
410-626-7805 ext 150
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Jenifer serves as Interim Senior Director, Education and Publications. She has created adult/adolescent and pediatric online SANE trainings, implemented the Online Learning Center, and held roles including COO, Education Director, Interim CEO, and Board President. She brings nearly 30 years of nursing experience focused on forensic nursing.
Jenifer Markowitz ND
Jenifer serves as Interim Senior Director, Education and Publications. She has created adult/adolescent and pediatric online SANE trainings, implemented the Online Learning Center, and held roles including COO, Education Director, Interim CEO, and Board President. She brings nearly 30 years of nursing experience focused on forensic nursing.
Apple Montuya
Website and Database Senior Manager
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Prior to joining IAFN, Apple Montuya spent most of her career developing IT solutions and administering systems. At IAFN, she leverages experience in web development and project management to manage websites and databases.
Apple Montuya
Prior to joining IAFN, Apple Montuya spent most of her career developing IT solutions and administering systems. At IAFN, she leverages experience in web development and project management to manage websites and databases.
Heather Martorella, MSN, RN, OCN, ICE-CCP
Certification Director
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Heather serves as the Certification Director and has over 28 years’ experience as a nurse. She has specialized in medical oncology, education, and program development. Heather has spent the last decade working in the nursing certification space where she discovered a passion for upholding standards of professionalism, integrity, and compassion through valid and reliable testing. She is dedicated to contributing to the nursing community and positively impacting the lives of patients. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Robert Morris University.
Heather Martorella
Heather serves as the Certification Director and has over 28 years’ experience as a nurse. She has specialized in medical oncology, education, and program development. Heather has spent the last decade working in the nursing certification space where she discovered a passion for upholding standards of professionalism, integrity, and compassion through valid and reliable testing. She is dedicated to contributing to the nursing community and positively impacting the lives of patients. Heather holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Robert Morris University.
Angelita Olowu, BSN, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Director
410-626-7805 ext 104
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Angelita Olowu serves as a Forensic Nursing Director, providing training and technical assistance. She has 12 years of nursing experience and has practiced as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) since 2010. She received her SANE-A certification in 2015 and SANE-P in 2016. At Hillcrest Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, OH, Angelita provided education and leadership to forensic nursing staff and community outreach on trauma-informed care.
Angelita Olowu
Angelita Olowu serves as a Forensic Nursing Director, providing training and technical assistance. She has 12 years of nursing experience and has practiced as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) since 2010. She received her SANE-A certification in 2015 and SANE-P in 2016. At Hillcrest Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Cleveland, OH, Angelita provided education and leadership to forensic nursing staff and community outreach on trauma-informed care.
Kelsey Morris
Project Manager
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Kelsey Morris is a Project Manager. She has extensive experience working with local and Tribal communities and serving as an advocate for individuals within those communities. Kelsey is an enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare and is working toward her Master’s degree in Human and Health Services Administration.
Kelsey Morris
Kelsey Morris is a Project Manager. She has extensive experience working with local and Tribal communities and serving as an advocate for individuals within those communities. Kelsey is an enrolled member of the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Welfare and is working toward her Master’s degree in Human and Health Services Administration.
Kristina Schweikert
Certification Coordinator
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Kristina joined IAFN in 2025 as the Certification Coordinator. She spent 17 years in higher education as Registrar and Director of Institutional Research. She holds a BBA in Sports Management from Tiffin University and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Siena Heights University.
Kristina Schweikert
Kristina joined IAFN in 2025 as the Certification Coordinator. She spent 17 years in higher education as Registrar and Director of Institutional Research. She holds a BBA in Sports Management from Tiffin University and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Siena Heights University.
Christina Presenti
Membership Director
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Christina Presenti serves new, existing, and future IAFN members to ensure they take full advantage of IAFN’s community, programs, training, and expert access. She previously held positions at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, the New Hampshire Coalition of Domestic and Sexual Violence, and Bridges Domestic and Sexual Violence Support. Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Global Studies with minors in Women’s Studies and Economics.
Christina Presenti
Christina Presenti serves new, existing, and future IAFN members to ensure they take full advantage of IAFN’s community, programs, training, and expert access. She previously held positions at the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, the New Hampshire Coalition of Domestic and Sexual Violence, and Bridges Domestic and Sexual Violence Support. Christina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Global Studies with minors in Women’s Studies and Economics.
Sarah Tucker
Instructional Designer
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Sarah is the Instructional Designer, with 12 years of nursing experience and roles as Communications Director, Online Learning Director, and Technology Director. She has managed the SANE Sustainability and Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training projects and now focuses on instructional design.
Sarah Tucker
Sarah is the Instructional Designer, with 12 years of nursing experience and roles as Communications Director, Online Learning Director, and Technology Director. She has managed the SANE Sustainability and Tribal Forensic Healthcare Training projects and now focuses on instructional design.
Laci Smith MSN, RN, CPN, SANE-A
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 143
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Laci is a Forensic Nursing Specialist providing training and technical assistance. She is a certified pediatric nurse with almost a decade of experience in acute care, sexual assault and child advocacy centers, and academia. Laci has developed multidisciplinary simulation programs, curricula for Associate and BSN programs, and holds a BSN and MSN from Georgia Southwestern State University. She practices at The Lily Pad SANE Center and teaches for the Georgia Forensic Nursing Network.
Laci Smith MSN
Laci is a Forensic Nursing Specialist providing training and technical assistance. She is a certified pediatric nurse with almost a decade of experience in acute care, sexual assault and child advocacy centers, and academia. Laci has developed multidisciplinary simulation programs, curricula for Associate and BSN programs, and holds a BSN and MSN from Georgia Southwestern State University. She practices at The Lily Pad SANE Center and teaches for the Georgia Forensic Nursing Network.
Chenel Vanden Berk, BSFS, JD, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Forensic Nursing Specialist
410-626-7805 ext 142
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Chenel Vanden Berk is a Forensic Nursing Specialist. She has dedicated her career to forensic nursing for over 13 years and has been actively involved as an IAFN member, having served as the Illinois Chapter president in 2018–2019 and member of its board of directors, 2023–January 2024. As a forensic nurse, Chenel combines her passion for caring for patients who have been victimized with a focus on healthcare, science, and justice. She has actively participated in several multidisciplinary teams, including the Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Her commitment to advocating for healthcare equity and inclusion for individuals who have been victimized led her to serve as a member of Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s Healthcare Advisory Council, 2020–2022. Before nursing, Chenel was an attorney who practiced public interest law in Chicago, focusing on families and domestic violence. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law.
Chenel Vanden Berk
Chenel Vanden Berk is a Forensic Nursing Specialist. She has dedicated her career to forensic nursing for over 13 years and has been actively involved as an IAFN member, having served as the Illinois Chapter president in 2018–2019 and member of its board of directors, 2023–January 2024. As a forensic nurse, Chenel combines her passion for caring for patients who have been victimized with a focus on healthcare, science, and justice. She has actively participated in several multidisciplinary teams, including the Illinois Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team. Her commitment to advocating for healthcare equity and inclusion for individuals who have been victimized led her to serve as a member of Illinois Congresswoman Lauren Underwood’s Healthcare Advisory Council, 2020–2022. Before nursing, Chenel was an attorney who practiced public interest law in Chicago, focusing on families and domestic violence. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University and her Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law.
Amy Valentine
Online Learning Coordinator
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Amy coordinates the Online Learning Center and web-based learning activities. She has supported certification, education, and membership departments, bringing over 20 years of administration, finance, and customer service experience. Prior to IAFN, she provided administrative support in the Emergency and Neonatal Intensive Care Units at Frederick Health Hospital.
Amy Valentine
Amy coordinates the Online Learning Center and web-based learning activities. She has supported certification, education, and membership departments, bringing over 20 years of administration, finance, and customer service experience. Prior to IAFN, she provided administrative support in the Emergency and Neonatal Intensive Care Units at Frederick Health Hospital.
Cindy Wolkovich
Communications Senior Director
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Cindy Wolkovich brings more than 30 years’ experience in nonprofit communications and marketing with a focus on health communications. She leads all external communications for the Association, including media relations, digital strategy, and member communications. Cindy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Marketing.
Cindy Wolkovich
Cindy Wolkovich brings more than 30 years’ experience in nonprofit communications and marketing with a focus on health communications. She leads all external communications for the Association, including media relations, digital strategy, and member communications. Cindy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a minor in Marketing.