Payton Henderson is a nursing student pursuing an Associate's degree in Nursing from Inver Hills Community College and has a Bachelor's degree from Winona State University. She has worked as a lead personal care assistant at Eriksmoen Cottages, managing staff and ensuring a safe environment for residents. Henderson also has experience as a crew trainer at Taco Bell and as a bookseller and barista at Barnes & Noble, where she fulfilled customer needs and adapted to different roles. She is proficient in Microsoft Office and has basic Spanish skills.