Chandler Padgett, a Columbus, Georgia native, holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Columbus State University, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Georgia State University.

Currently, she serves as an Assistant Nursing Professor in the Graduate Nursing Program at Columbus State University. She has experience as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit and Family Nurse Practitioner in the aesthetic, hospital, and hospice settings.

Chandler is actively involved in professional organizations; serving as the Executive Vice President of the United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (UAPRN) of West Georgia Chapter and as the Legislative Chair for the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) of Georgia. She also sits on the Local and Regional Board of Family and Children Services, appointed by the Columbus City Council.