Gwendolyn, a native of Miami, FL, earned her Bachelor's degree in Athletic Training from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. During her time as an undergraduate, she gained valuable experience working at the Miami Heat Arena for over three years. Following the completion of her degree, she pursued a Master’s in Nutrition with an emphasis in Sports Nutrition at Lamar University. While at Lamar, she served as the Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer for the university’s Division I Men’s and Women’s Tennis and Track & Field/Cross Country programs. Concurrently, she also worked as a Contract Athletic Trainer for the Houston Independent School District and provided per diem Athletic Training services throughout the Houston, TX area.