Colleen graduated from the University of Southern California in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. She practiced in California for two years before moving to Florida in 1993 ad working for her sister and brother-in-law, the Hawley’s. Colleen divides her hygienist work between the Hawley’s and another dental office in Port Richey.

In her spare time, Colleen serves as Cub Master for Pack 3 at First United Methodist Church of Land O’ Lakes. She also enjoys quilting, sewing or other crafty projects.

Colleen has two boys who are 5 and 9 years old.