AJ possesses a Master of Business Administration from the University of Maryland University College, a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from the University of Maryland University College, and a Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from University of Maryland. She has a strong background in skilled nursing, having served for more than 10 years as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and 5 years as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist. AJ began her career as a registered dietician in acute care and then moved into the skilled nursing setting. She later completed an administrator in training program and moved into a nursing home administrator, and then senior administrator role.