Dr. Tate is a native of Columbus and the Sharon Woods community. Upon graduating from Columbus Alternative High School in 1994, she attended Spelman College in Atlanta, GA and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in biology.While at Spelman she was a Bonner Scholar, in the glee club, and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Dr. Tategraduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry. Her professional career consisted of working several years in public health dentistry. In addition, she previously served as an adjunct faculty member for The Ohio State University College of Dentistry, and as an adjunct instructor for the Dental Hygiene Department at Columbus State Community College.