Jeanine, originally from Minnesota, earned her undergraduate degree in biology from the College of St. Benedict/St. John's University in St. Joseph, MN. After graduation Jeanine worked as a cardiac technician within the HealthEast Care System operating autologous cell salvage machines, intra-aortic balloon pumps along with being a perfusionist assistant and assisting in hemodynamic monitoring during coronary artery bypass procedures. Jeanine then went on to Cuyahoga Community College/Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH and earned a Masters Degree in Health Sciences with emphasis in Physician Assistant Studies. She has gained experience as a PA in general surgery prior to starting with MNGI Digestive Health (previously Minnesota Gastroenterology).