Over four years experience working as a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant for the State of Washington in the private sector. Six years as the Lead Vocational Consultant, Student Placement Manager and Instructor for Shoreline College. Practitioner / Presenter for NOWE, National Organization for Women's Employment, Pathways for Women, YWCA, Director of Public Relations / Marketing for the Women's Business Exchange, Washington Work Source and AARP's Employment Development Program. Appeared at a national conference as a guest speaker for Massachusetts’ Department of Transitional Assistance speaking on the topic of Career Ladders and Wage Progression in Industry.