Dr. Hardy is the outgoing middle daughter of her two loving parents, Drs. James and Felecia Hardy. She grew up in Raleigh, NC with her two sisters and grandmother, who played an intricate part of shaping who she is today. With the continued support of her family, Dr. Hardy began her higher education career at Hampton University in Hampton, VA where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology.

After traveling and living in multiple countries, Dr. Ackerman-Le finally settled on Texas as her home. Due to her missionary background, she chose healthcare as a career, recognizing that health, especially dental health, has a significant impact on a person’s overall well-being and confidence. She completed her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from UT Houston in 2018 and decided to stay and establish her life here after getting married.