Tori graduated from the University of Cincinnati with degrees in Marketing and Entrepreneurship as well as a certificate in Deaf Studies. Tori graduated from National K-9 Learning Center's Master Course as a Certified Professional Trainer (CPT) with endorsements for: Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Behavior Modification, Utility, Breed Identification, Puppy Development, Tracking, Scent Detection, Personal Protection, Police K-9, Retrieval, and Assistance Dog Training

Tori has been certified through the American Red Cross multiple times for Dog and Cat First Aid and CPR and is a Professional member of the International Association for Canine Professionals (IACP). Tori served on the Legislative Committee of the IACP to help the profession move forward with safe, common sense legislation that protects the dogs, trainers, and industry as a whole. She will serve on the IACP Board of Directors starting January 1, 2022 as the Director Oversight of Marketing and Co-Director Oversight of Member Support. Tori is an affiliate of Volhard Dog Nutrition, understanding that behavior is directly related to diet.

In December 2021, Tori co-founded Caped Canines Assistance Academy, Inc., a 501(c)3. This organization's mission is to provide low cost service dogs in a lower turn around time through a split training schedule that integrates handlers into the training process. More information can be found at www.capedcanines.org.

Tori continues her education by annually attending conferences, workshops, and seminars across the country. She focuses on learning different styles of training to diversify her tool belt. She loves learning from those who have been in the field the longest and from those with the most innovative ideas.