Mrs. Collins is well-educated, having earned three degrees. Tallahassee Community College's AA in Pre-Medicine, Florida A&M University's BS in Chemistry, and Florida State University's MS in Chemistry. She is also a trained grant writer with over 24 years of experience writing for and working with non-profit organizations. She is a Florida notary public, notary signing agent, tax preparer, and loan modification expert. Mrs. Collins has volunteered for the Clearwater MLK Center Coalition, Feeding Tampa Bay, A Mother's Arms Inc., and the Daystar Life Center, among others. Mrs. Collins has previously held positions as a registered nurse, phlebotomist, and chemical research assistant.