After working as an associate at Morrison & Foerster, she transitioned to the nonprofit community, becoming Legal Director for the Center for Domestic Violence Prevention in San Mateo County. A whitewater kayaker, she served on the board of the South Yuba River Citizens League for seven years including as board president and as the organization’s interim executive director. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for American Rivers since 2013. She holds a B.A. from Stanford University and a J.D. from Columbia Law School.