Dr. Huffman received her Ph.D. in Public Health from the University of South Florida in 1994 specializing in Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety.

Since that time, she has been actively involved in numerous studies involving effects of novel water treatment systems on microorganisms and their impact on public health. She has presented her findings at local, national, and international conferences. Dr. Huffman currently holds a faculty research appointment at the University of South Florida.