Attended, Phoenix College
Attended, Saint Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing
Attended, University of Washington
Attended, Youngstown University
President Pro Tempore, Washington State Senate, 2011-2012
Senator, Washington State Senate, 1993-2012
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, 1989-1992
Member, Renton School Board
Majority Caucus Vice Chair, Washington State Senate, 1993-1994
Registered Nurse
Labor Officer, Washington State Nurses Association, 1974-1978
Vice President, Washington State Nurses Association, 1968-1972
Member, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
Member, Amnesty International
Member, Audobon Society
Member, Humane Society of United States
Member, Renton Historical Society
Member, Sierra Club