1968
Born to Ronald and Barbara Ritchwood in Jersey City, NJ.
1989
Becomes a registered nurse by the Christ Hospital School of Nursing.
1989
Works as a new graduate at the Pocono Medical Center until 1991.
1991
Serves New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell in various nursing roles, including staff nurse, which she continues to do.
1995
Earns a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from New Jersey City University.
1997
Achieves a Master of Arts in health administration from New Jersey City University.
1999
Obtains an Associate’s degree in funeral services.
2001
Contributes to saving lives during and following the terror attack of 9/11.
2020
Contributes to combatting the COVID-19 pandemic as a nurse.
2021
Maintains membership with the Association of Critical Care Nurses and the Wound Education Institute Alumni.