M.A. Museum Studies, M.S. Conservation Sciences - Textiles/Objects, B.S. Biochemistry / Art History.

Institut Royal du Patrimoine Artistique (IRPA - KIK), Brussels, Belgium M.S. equivalent)Conservation Science, Textiles, Wood and Metallurgy

Karlsruhe School of Arts / Karlshochschule - Catholic Dioceses, Grand Duchy of Baden Ettlingen, Germany, studied Conservation of Ecclesiastical Vestments and Tapestry

1999 - Present Art Conservation de Rigueur, Principal Conservator: Textiles and Historic Objects--Fine and Decorative Arts, Antiques, Antiquarian Books, Sculpture, Paintings, Tapestry, Carpets, Leather, Fur and Ephemera; restoration, repair, cleaning, mount fabrication, collections care, archival storage and housing, condition assessment reports, photo documentation, insurance claims adjustments, integrated pest management, mold remediation and abatement, environmental control, exhibit design, curatorial research, packing, crating, and shipping; working with public, institutional, and many private and individual collections.

2008 - Present Graduate and Pre-Program Student Internships and Practicums The conservation studio hosts up to six students annually from a semester and up to a year, helping them complete the necessary and requisite 1000 to 2000 hours of hands-on skilled training.