Education:

• M.P.H. Population and Family Health Sciences from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, June 2001
  
• Ph.D. Biophysics from Johns Hopkins University, May 2000
  
• B.A. Mathematics & Integrated Science from Northwestern University, 1995

Professional Certifications:

• Certified Health Education Specialist (Initial Certification 06/04)
  
• American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) Certified Sexuality Educator (Initial Certification 06/11)

Professional Affiliations:

• Association of Reproductive Health Professionals
  
• Author's Guild
  
• American Society of Journalists and Authors
  
• Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators

Performance Unions:

• Actors Equity
  
• American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
  
• Screen Actors Guild