Education:
Colorado Institute for Leadership Training, 2002
MA, Public Administration, American University, 1983
BS, Political Science, University of Florida, 1978.

Professional Experience:
Director, Computer Security Policy and Training, Office of Information Systems Security, Department of State
Legislative Aide, House Subcommittee Post Office and Civil Service
Owner/Operator, Huckleberry's
Co-Founder/Chief Executive Officer/Chief Financial Officer, Syscom Services.

Political Experience:
Representative, United States House of Representatives, 2008-present
Senator Ken Salazar's Regional Director, Northern and Eastern Region, 4th Congressional District, 2005-2007
Chair, Larimer County Democratic Party, 2002-2005
Appointed, Presidential Management Fellow, 1983.

Organizations:
President, Board of Directors, Food Bank for Larimer County
Member, International Network for Women in Enterprise and Trade
Member, National Association of Female Executives
Member, National Association of Women Business Owners
Volunteer, Poudre R-1 School District
Member, Pi Alpha Alpha.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Founder, Northern Colorado Democratic Business Coalition, 2001.

Committees:
Agriculture, Member
Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research, Member
Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Member
Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management, Member
Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, Member
Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Member
Transportation and Infrastructure, Member