Following a brief career in the Air Force, which culminated with a command position in Doha, Qatar, Tiffany began teaching at the college level in Las Vegas. Following a move to the Chicagoland area, Tiffany developed an award winning course for national government students. The introductory course included a service learning opportunity for motivated undergraduate students to share their knowledge with 6th grade students at a local elementary school. Then, a mentor convinced Tiffany to pursue her doctoral degree in political science. While studying full-time and teaching part-time, Tiffany continued to mentor and advise numerous students from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. These interactions made an impact and continue to inform her guidance, especially toward students struggling to find the best school and program to match their needs. Tiffany was awarded a research fellowship and was recognized as the top graduate student in 2015. She continues to mentor and advise high school students as well as recent graduates who are looking for the best program and career path.