She received a BA from Whittier College, a J.D. from UNM School of Law and her LL.M. in taxation from Washington University. She currently serves as a Hearing Officer for a number of state agencies, and has written numerous Decisions and Orders in tax and other matters. She has been an active member of her community in Santa Fe for the past 26 years. She currently serves on the Interfaith Shelter Board, the Santa Maria de La Paz Finance Committee, the Santo Niño Finance Committee, and the Desert Academy Parent Association.