Prior to coming to the U.S., her legal practices included civil litigation and various national security matters. She also worked part-time as a Spanish instructor at CAMLEX language school in Mexico City. In Washington, D.C. she works with organizations involved with the Spanish-speaking community and educational exchange, including translation projects for a Georgetown University program entitled “Why Try” to be shared with Latin American students. Currently, she teaches Advanced Spanish at the Arlington Adult Education Center, as well as private tutoring.