Cierra graduated from high school in 2022 and earned her Veterinary Assisting Certificate from Valley Career and Technical Center and Blue Ridge Community College. In May 2024, she completed her Advanced Veterinary Assisting Certificate and is currently pursuing her degree in the Veterinary Technology program at Blue Ridge Community College. She has discovered a strong passion for Emergency Medicine, drawn to the excitement and constant learning it offers. She also holds a special interest in large animal medicine.