Education:
B Arch, University of Kansas, 1977
B.Ed, University of Kansas, 1973.

Professional Experience:
Senior Analyst, Office of Space Management, University of Kansas, 2004-present
Space Analyst, University of Kansas, 1993-2008
Analyst, Office of Institutional Research and Planning, University of Kansas, 1993-2004
Assistant Director, Office of Facilities Planning, University of Kansas, 1984-1993
Draftsperson, Architectural Services, University of Kansas, 1976-1983
Draftsperson, London Transport, 1974-1976
Instructor, School of Architecture, University of Kansas, 1973-1974.

Political Experience:
Senator, Kansas State Senate, 2005-present
Mayor, City of Lawrence, 1981-1983
City Commissioner, City of Lawrence, 1979-1983.

Organizations:
Emeritus Board Member, Lawrence Preservation Alliance, 2006-2008
Board Member, Housing and Credit Counseling, Incorporated, 2001-2008
Member, League of Women Voters of Lawrence-Douglas County, 1979-2008
Member, Oread Neighborhood Association, 1977-2008.

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees:
Member, Canvas Energy and Environmental Policy Advisory Group, 2008-present
Co-Chair, Bioscience Caucus, 2008
Member, Higher Education Caucus, 2006-2008
Member, Board of Zoning Appeals, 1994-2000
Member, Recycling and Resource Conservation Board, 1987-1990
Member, Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board, 1977-1979
Precinct Committeewoman, Democratic Party.

Committees:
Agriculture, Ranking Minority Member
Arts and Cultural Resources, Member
Federal and State Affairs, Member
Natural Resources, Ranking Minority Member
State Building Construction, Member
Utilities, Member