Dr. Hearns is a native of Indiana. She received a B.A. degree in biology from Fisk University; Nashville, TN. She is also a graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, Nashville, TN. After receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree (DDS) in 1998, Dr. Hearns completed a general practice residency program at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Dayton, OH. Dr. Hearns continued her education by completing a second general practice residency program at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. In this program, she served as one of two chief residents. Since completing her residency programs, Dr. Hearns has worked in academia, public health, corporate and private practice. Dr. Hearns is a graduate of the American Dental Association Diversity in Leadership Program. She is also an alumnus of the National Health Service Corps.
Dr. Hearns and her husband reside in West Chester, OH. In her leisure, she enjoys spending time with her husband, family and friends. Dr. Hearns also enjoys traveling, reading, interior design and volunteer work.