Payton graduated from Nebraska Wesleyan University with a Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training in 2021. She then attended the University of Nebraska Medical Center where she received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy in 2024. As a therapist she enjoys getting to know others and helping them do the things they love. Her professional interests include hand, elbow, and shoulder rehabilitation. Outside of work, Payton enjoys being around her family, reading, cooking, and playing recreational sports.