Born on 14 July 1969 at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and was raised primarily in Indianapolis, Indiana. She obtained her undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. She completed her medical degree at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Dr. Shervanick received her commission into the United States Air Force in 1993. Following medical school, she completed a three-year residency at David Grant USAF Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base, California where she received high caliber training in providing comprehensive medical care to military families. In addition, she voluntarily accomplished a three-week humanitarian aid mission as part of the United States Support Group in Port Au Prince, Haiti. Dr. Shervanick is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice. She is married to Mark Shervanick and has one son, Adam.