Wendy completed her Undergraduate and Masters degrees at Case Western Reserve University receiving her MSSA (MSW) in 1995, completing the program in five years instead of six. She has worked in a variety of settings including long term care, community mental health, inpatient and outpatient evaluations and individual counseling. In addition, Wendy has experience facilitating support groups and teaching members of the community, as well as teaching courses for health care professionals needing continuing education.