A native Ohioan and long-time Chicago area resident, Dr. Koch earned her BA in Sociology/Anthropology from the University of Akron and a MA in Student Personnel Services from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2012, she earned a PhD in Higher Education from Loyola University Chicago. For over 35 years, Dr. Koch has worked in higher education as an administrator and faculty member at one private and three public institutions. She has a certificate in Nonprofit Management from Case Western Reserve University, and she is certified as a Working Genius facilitator, True Colors facilitator, and Catholic Mindset Coach.