Brooke Bolton earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication with an Area of Concentration in Dance from Northern Kentucky University. Later, as a working adult, she completed a Master of Arts in Psychology with Union Institute & University in an exclusively online format. A lifelong learner, she has also pursued graduate studies in the areas of health education and promotion and instructional design. She has served in various roles within higher education including teacher, advisor, and as an assistant program director. Her personal interests include practicing yoga, spending time in nature, and hunting for new teas.