She has worked in the energy field for 38 years, most recently for 6 years as law firm counsel for renewable energy power purchase agreements and utility regulatory matters. She was CIO for the Sacramento Municipal Utility District and was the executive lead for the District’s implementation of electric utility business technology and smart grid systems, and previously was the District’s Manager of Power Contracts and the Director of Customer Services. She has also worked for Federal power marketing agencies and started her career in private law practice in Washington State. She graduated from Willamette University College of Law and is a member of the California and Washington State Bars.