Mallory is originally from Wessington Springs, SD. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND in 2012. Mallory worked as a Respiratory Therapist for two years in Bismarck and in Mitchell, SD at Avera Queen of Peace Hospital before deciding to further her education. She attended the University of South Dakota, graduating in 2016 with a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Mallory has been seeing patients in the pulmonology clinic since 2016.