Dr. Downes hails from Louisville, KY. She received her BA in Biochemistry from Ave Maria University in Naples Florida in 2016. She simultaneously earned a masters degree in Oral Biology and DMD from The University of Louisville School of Dentistry (ULSD) in 2020. Her research is in active learning in elementary oral health education. Dr. Downes received the 2020 Dental Leadership Award at ULSD from the International College of Dentists. She completed her residency at the VA in Loma Linda, CA in 2021. She is a member of the American Dental Association and Alpha Omega Dental Fraternity. Outside of the office she enjoys running, hiking, appreciating the arts, and exploring her new home in NEPA.