Senator, Washington State Senate, 1995-2011

Member, Lake Forest Park City Council, 1992-1995

Chair, Caseload Forecast Council

Vice Chair, Democratic Caucus

Member, Joint Committee on Abstinence Education

Member, Legislative Evaluation & Accountability Program Committee

Advisory Committee, Minority and Women's Business Enterprises

Member, Organized Crime Task Force

Member, Water Supply Advisory Committee

Medic/Community Development Worker, Catholic Community Services

Owner, Fairlook Antiques

High School English Teacher, International Voluntary Service

School Librarian, Pioneer High School

Founder, Cuc Family Medical Clinic, Vietnam

Advisory Board Member, Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation

Member, Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation Advisory Board

Co-Chair, Lake Forest Park Telecommunications and Electronic Access Committee

Co-Chair, Legislative Committee, Human Services Roundtable of King County

Volunteer Victim Advocate, Seattle Police Department

Court Appointed Special Advocate for Abused Children, Experience