Gloria joined Black Hills Orthopedic and Spine Center in 2000. She completed her Nursing studies at South Dakota State University and Dakota Wesleyan University before completing her Physician Assistant degree at the University of North Dakota. Gloria is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants with special training in orthopedics, pediatrics and family practice. In addition, she holds professional memberships with the American Academy of Physician Assistants, South Dakota Academy of Physician Assistants and Physician Assistants in Orthopaedic Surgery.