Hayley Sims is a graduate of the University of California Santa Barbara, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences. She first became interested in psychopathy and human behavior due to having a psychopathic father. In addition to her knowledge of the current research regarding the condition, she is deeply passionate about relaying this information to others in order to combat the misconceptions surrounding psychopathy. Her goal is to eventually work as a Physician Assistant in psychiatry to help those who struggle with mental health live as fulfilling and productive lives as possible.